Avionics Engineer

RecSkills; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

RecSkills is seeking an Avionics Engineer to lead the electronics architecture for a first spacecraft. You will prototype and validate flight computers, power and ADCS electronics, and develop the required test infrastructure to ensure space readiness.

The role demands strong debugging capabilities, ownership of subsystem design, and the ability to iterate rapidly in a high-stakes hardware environment.

Qualifications

• Designed and validated PCBAs for space or high-performance environments.
• Led multiple high-reliability electronics subsystems from concept to deployment.
• Strong debugging and system troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable with autonomy and fast iteration.

Responsibilities

• Own avionics system-level design and architecture.
• Prototype and validate flight computers, communication systems, power and ADCS electronics.
• Develop test infrastructure (flatsat, GPS sim, power sim, comms sim).
• Lead qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal, thermal vacuum).
• Debug, iterate, and deliver flight hardware.

Skills

Avionics design

Flight computer testing

Hardware debugging

Systems integration

Test infrastructure

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Flatsats

GPS simulation

Power simulation

Comms simulation

Job description

Position Title: Avionics Engineer Location: Hawthorne, CA (In-office only) Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Work Policy: On-site Start Timeline: ASAP

Why join

Build zero-to-one spacecraft systems with high ownership Join Sequoia’s first space investment since SpaceX Contribute in a fast-paced, high-impact environment Work on hardware going to orbit

Compensation

• Base Salary: $90,000 – $225,000 (dependent on experience, level, and location)
• Equity: TBD shares
• Relocation Assistance: $5,000 – $10,000

Tech environment

• Systems: Flight computers, power systems, communication, ADCS electronics

Infrastructure

• Infrastructure: Flatsats, GPS/power/comm simulations

Testing

• Testing: Vibration, shock, thermal, thermal vacuum

Hardware

• Hardware: PCBAs, high-reliability space electronics

Role summary

This role leads electronic subsystem design for the company’s first spacecraft, covering architecture, prototyping, testing, and flight validation of space-ready electronics.

Responsibilities

• Own avionics system-level design and architecture
• Prototype and validate flight computers, communication systems, power and ADCS electronics
• Develop test infrastructure (flatsat, GPS sim, power sim, comms sim)
• Lead qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal, thermal vacuum)
• Debug, iterate, and deliver flight hardware

Must-have qualifications

• Designed and validated PCBAs for the space environment or other high-performance environments/vehicles
• Owned multiple high-reliability electronics subsystems from concept to deployment
• Strong debugging and system troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable with autonomy and high-speed iteration

Preferred qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in spacecraft, satellites, aerospace, or high-performance adjacent fields