Senior Electrical Engineer
Munich
CesiumAstro Germany – Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
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.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our new Munich, Germany office. This role will play a key part in shaping our European engineering capability and ensuring Munich is directly engaged in next-generation product development.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on electrical design expertise with strong systems understanding and customer engagement skills. You will capture and evaluate customer-driven concepts, translate them into design requirements, assess impacts on existing products, and recommend/implement electrical design modifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a technical lead for European programs, capturing requirements and ensuring they are reflected in product designs.
- Define and manage all electrical interfaces across payload, antenna, and SDR subsystems to ensure compatibility and traceability.
- Work directly with customers to understand new concepts, assess feasibility, and recommend design changes.
- Design, modify, and implement electrical systems, including power distribution, harnessing, and interface circuitry.
- Provide recommendations for product improvements, enhancements, or adaptations for European applications.
- Collaborate with RF/Antenna, Systems, and Software/FPGA engineers across Munich and international teams.
- Support proposal development, design reviews, and preparation of technical documentation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in electrical systems design and integration for communications payloads, RF systems, or space/defense platforms.
- Strong background in communication theory with practical knowledge of how it drives electrical and interface design.
- Hands-on experience with electrical subsystems, including power distribution, harnessing, and interface definition.
- Solid understanding of RF concepts, impairments, and their impact on electrical system performance is a plus.
- Ability to capture and manage requirements across multidisciplinary teams, and translate them into actionable electrical designs.
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable engaging with customers and presenting in technical reviews.
- Fluent in English.
WHAT WE OFFER
- The opportunity to help establish CesiumAstro’s first European office and grow our Munich team.
- High-impact role with direct exposure to leading EU space programs.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A collaborative, innovative environment shaping the future of space communications.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
