Avionics Electrical Engineer

EVONA; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of space technology! In this exciting role, you will lead a talented team in the design and testing of innovative avionics systems that will support humanity's journey to becoming a multi-planet species. Your expertise in PCB design and testing will be crucial as you prototype advanced hardware for deep space applications. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a dynamic environment, where your leadership and technical skills will make a significant impact on the future of space exploration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with PCBAs for Space Hardware.
• Ability to lead a fast and well-coordinated team.

Responsibilities

• Prototype PCBAs for motion control and power management.
• Design, manufacture, and test prototype hardware rapidly.

Skills

PCB Design

Testing and Debugging

Team Leadership

Firmware Development

Component Selection

Education

Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are working with an exciting Space client who are looking to Develop one of the key enabling technologies that will make Humans a multi-planet species!

In this role, you will lead a team responsible for the design, manufacture, and test for Space bound Avionics.

Responsibilities:

• Prototype PCBAs for motion control, power management, and radio communication
• Define & justify system requirements, conduct trade space analysis, and document decisions
• Design, manufacture, assemble, and test prototype hardware on rapid iteration timelines
• Select or invent firmware standards to meet fault tolerance and reliability specifications
• Interface with adjacent teams to integrate hardware into corresponding mechanical subsystems, with an emphasis on ease of manufacturing and meeting frequent system integration points
• Determine qualification and acceptance testing criteria with common published testing standards

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience building, testing, and debugging PCBAs for Space Hardware
• Desire and capability to lead a fast and well coordinated team
• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience building circuit boards
• Experience in developing low BOM cost electronics for deep space applications, including knowledge of techniques for low cost component selection
• Experience up-screening low cost components for space applications
• Desire and capability to develop hardware on rapid timelines
• Desire and capability to own hardware from prototype to production
• Desire and capability to build test support hardware (custom harnessing, fixtures, etc.) and facilitate test campaigns.

If you are interested then please apply today!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Other, and Design

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Defense and Space Manufacturing