Avionics Electrical Engineer – Space Station Hardware

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Vast is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Avionics to join the Hawthorne-based team, reporting to the Director of E-2 Engineering. You will help create high-performance avionics for space hardware, focusing on production efficiency and cost-reduction while advancing flight engine design from development to production.

You will design multi-layer PCBs, perform tests, and translate requirements into detailed specifications, with exposure to space-grade standards and a collaborative engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Industry experience in electrical engineering with focus on system and PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex multi-layer PCBs for flight hardware, adhering to space-grade standards.
• Schematic capture, component selection, and layout for high-reliability boards.
• Translate high-level requirements into detailed electrical specifications and design documents.
• Define and execute avionics test plans and setups.
• Ensure safe and controlled development and testing processes.

Skills

PCB design

Python

Git

CMake

GNU tools

CI/CD

JIRA

Bitbucket

Confluence

Github

Embedded systems

Network programming

Telemetry systems

Power supplies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB Design Software

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Digital multimeters

Job description

Vast is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Avionics to join the Hawthorne-based team, reporting to the Director of E-2 Engineering. You will help create high-performance avionics for space hardware, focusing on production efficiency and cost-reduction while advancing flight engine design from development to production.

You will design multi-layer PCBs, perform tests, and translate requirements into detailed specifications, with exposure to space-grade standards and a collaborative engineering