Avionics Engineer

Rise Technical; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Enhanced career progression

Health benefits

401k

PTO

Innovative start-up environment

Job summary

A well‑funded defense start-up in Austin seeks an Avionics Engineer to architect and develop flight avionics systems. This pivotal role offers significant technical responsibility and ownership in an innovative environment focused on redefining missile systems. Ideal candidates will have hands-on aerospace hardware experience and a strong background in embedded systems, contributing to meaningful mission impact. Excellent salary with benefits and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing and flying real aerospace hardware.
• Strong background in embedded systems and avionics engineering.
• Comfortable owning complex systems end to end.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop flight avionics systems.
• Own end‑to‑end avionics integration across GNC, propulsion, and ground systems.
• Lead system bring-up, testing, and fault diagnosis.

Skills

Embedded systems

Aerospace hardware

System integration

Job description

$125,000 - $175,000 – Equity + Enhanced career progression + Health benefits + 401k + PTO + Innovative start-up environment

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Are you an Avionics Engineer looking for enhanced technical and career progression at a well‑funded, defense start‑up that value real ownership and innovation?

This is a pivotal role where you’ll serve as the go-to avionics expert within a growing startup. You’ll tackle real technical challenges, make meaningful contributions from day one, and accelerate your career as the company scales.

This well‑funded, tight‑knit team of top‑tier engineers prioritizes genuine innovation with a low‑bureaucracy approach. Their mission is to redefine the design and production of advanced missile systems.

You will design, build, and take full ownership of the avionics systems. This is a true zero‑to‑one role with significant technical responsibility and meaningful mission impact, offering the opportunity to help shape the company as it scales while accelerating your own growth.

This role would suit an Avionics Engineer looking for real ownership and impact at a well‑funded, early‑stage start‑up at the forefront of innovation in the defense industry.

The Role:

• Architect and develop flight avionics systems, including flight computers, power distribution, sensors, and telemetry
• Own end‑to‑end avionics integration across GNC, propulsion, and ground systems
• Lead system bring‑up, testing, and fault diagnosis from bench validation through flight
• Design with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and scalability

The Candidate:

• Hands‑on experience developing and flying real aerospace hardware
• Strong background in embedded systems and avionics engineering
• Comfortable owning complex systems end to end in an early‑stage environment

Reference Number: BBBH269494

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