Senior Materials Engineer I

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. We are looking to add a Senior Materials Engineer I to our growing team.

In this position, you will develop into a key member of our product development team, assisting with the materials selection, qualification, failure root-cause analysis, standardization, vendor evaluations, and performance verification efforts. This position will require regular presentation of work and findings to peers, mentors, and Cesium leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with design and manufacturing engineering teams
• Characterizing and defining operating parameters for different material types
• Executing test and qualification plans
• Developing solder and flux processes for flight
• Performing materials and process validation testing
• Reviewing electrical component bill of materials
• Performing mechanical testing of adhesives
• Developing shop aid and tools using 3D printing
• Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving production issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 4 years of relevant prior experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, CAD software, and engineering principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred experience:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science or a relevant field
• Experience with PCBA/electronics assemblies, SMT methods, and electronic components
• Familiarity with reliability analyses for space mission hardware
• Knowledge of shielding electronics against space radiation effects
• Experience with high-frequency RF materials technologies

CesiumAstro offers company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, and retirement plans. Join us in developing space hardware for leading-edge communications satellites in a startup environment!