CesiumAstro Hiring for Project Engineer at Broomfield, Colorado Full Time

Please Note: US citizenship or permanent residency is required for this position.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

In this position, you will be responsible for project engineering through all phases of the development process for both external customers and internally driven projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, quality assurance, manufacturing of electronic and mechanical assemblies, supply chain, and organization across engineering functions. Familiarity with RF or communication systems is also highly desirable. You will utilize your practical engineering expertise to estimate and manage project budgets and timelines for highly technical projects.

Specific job functions will include sourcing and interfacing with contract manufacturers, creating and maintaining project timelines (e.g. MS Project), managing project costs and risks, reporting progress status to executive management and customers, helping the Quality Assurance (QA) team design and implement QA processes, and working with other engineers (in design, test, systems, etc.) to develop and refine formal engineering and project management processes for a growing company.

The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials and status reports to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering) from an accredited university or institution.

• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in a relevant engineering position. More experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply.

• Proficiency in a project management tool such as Microsoft Project.

• Technical familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and software systems.

• Thorough understanding of aerospace systems engineering processes from concept to production.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to apply project management skills to non-technical projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High-energy and a “get it done” attitude.

Preferred experience includes:

• Familiarity with communications systems and RF system engineering.

• Experience at a startup company with limited resources and staff.

• Experience with project management at an established company.

• Familiarity with both Research & Development and New Product Development projects.

• Experience managing projects for government and commercial customers.

Compensation for this role ranges between $75,000 – $90,000 depending on experience and education. We also provide generous benefits and stock option packages to all our employees.

CesiumAstro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.