Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II - Mission SEIT
CesiumAstroColorado, United States
Posted February 20, 2026
193000 - 236000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer II to lead and mentor a team of engineers in defining end-to-end mission capabilities for our satellite systems projects. The successful candidate will have experience in satellite mission systems/design, leading cross-functional teams, and developing technical performance measures.
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years of engineering experience
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field
- Experience leading cross functional teams
- Experience developing and managing CONOPS, interfaces, technical performance measures, requirements compliance matrices, V&V plans, and system test plans
- Experience structuring and evaluating decisions (conducting trade studies)
- Experience reporting progress and plans to stakeholders
- Experience integrating multi-project interdependencies
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans
- Company stock options
- Generous benefits package