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CesiumAstro

Electronics Engineer I

Austin, TX · On-site

Own key portions of the end-to-end electronics design process, from concept and architecture ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

CesiumAstro

Electronics Engineer I

Austin, TX · On-site

Own key portions of the end-to-end electronics design process, from concept and architecture ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

Eaton

Electronics Hardware Engineer

PA · On-site

$113K - $165K/yr

... contract manufacturers, advise and assist on production test. The individual will have design leadership responsibility for Electronic Trip Unit product families and interfaces with product line ...

Ghost Robotics

Sr. Engineer - Electronics

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$98K - $121K/yr

... every contract manufacturer handoff. What You Will Do * Own the electrical design of critical ... Lead design reviews, mentor junior electronics engineers, and raise the bar on schematic quality ...

MKS2 Technologies

Digital Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

W-2 Contract or Contract to hire Clearance: Active U.S. Security Clearance required prior to start ... Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and circuit card ...

Milwaukee Electronics

NPI Engineer

Canby, OR · On-site

$76K - $98K/yr

Minimum of 3 years of experience with hands-on experience using Valor NPI for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis (required). * Experience working in an electronics contract manufacturing ...

Milwaukee Electronics

NPI Engineer

Canby, OR · On-site

$76K - $98K/yr

Minimum of 3 years of experience with hands-on experience using Valor NPI for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis (required). * Experience working in an electronics contract manufacturing ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract electronics design in the United States is $129,218.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContract Electronics DesignElectronics Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in electronics or electrical engineering; certifications like IPC or PMP are a plusRequires a bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or related field; professional engineer (PE) license may be preferred
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often freelance or consulting; flexible hours; varies by clientFull-time employment in corporate, manufacturing, or R&D settings; structured hours
Industry UsageCommon in consulting firms, contract agencies, and startupsWidely employed in manufacturing, tech companies, and research institutions

Contract Electronics Design professionals focus on project-specific work, often freelance, with flexible schedules, while Electronics Engineers typically work full-time within organizations, involved in ongoing product development and design. Both roles require similar technical credentials but differ in work setting and employment structure.

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Electronics Engineer I

Electronics Engineer I

CesiumAstro

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
 
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 looking to add an Electronics Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
 
You will own significant portions of full-stack hardware development for complex electronics modules. This is an opportunity to start at board-level concept development and progress through detailed design, analysis, layout, build, test, and delivery, doing hands-on work at each phase. Senior and Principal Engineers will mentor and guide you, enabling you to make significant contributions to the company’s product line.
 
At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the business. The work is challenging and impactful, requiring both breadth and depth of technical knowledge. Our products are made for high-reliability space and airborne applications, so designs require high levels of technical rigor while maintaining the agility of a startup environment.
 
The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Own key portions of the end-to-end electronics design process, from concept and architecture through schematic, layout, test, and production. Products will include elements of digital, power, and RF electronics.
  • Perform detailed and complete schematic design for complex boards, ranging from key components to supporting passives.
  • Perform detailed PCB layout in Altium Designer for complex boards.
  • Complete analysis such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis.
  • Develop bring-up plans and design verification plans for new circuit elements.
  • Perform bring-up and key verification testing of modules.
  • Release modules to production, working with the Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams.
  • Use working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, to inform your electronics design.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Industry or university research experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test.
  • Direct experience designing high-reliability electronics, with elements such as part derating, worst-case analysis, and thermal constraints.
  • Experience owning the design phase of circuits or boards, including trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design.
  • PCB layout experience.
  • Working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical.
  • Proficiency in electronics design tools such as Altium.
  • Strong lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Experience delivering subcircuit or board designs to production and deployment.
  • Experience performing complex PCB layout, such as high-density interconnect (HDI) and high-speed digital or power electronics.
  • Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx.
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.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  
 
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
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 will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.