Avionics Engineer

ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions is seeking a Principal Spacecraft Avionics Hardware Development Engineer to architect, design, and own flight-critical electrical hardware for satellite buses and spacecraft payloads. You will lead hardware development from concept through production and flight operations in a demanding spaceflight environment.

The role requires extensive experience in high-rel electronics, PCB design, verification, with hands-on use of Altium Designer or KiCad, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years in electronics hardware design in aerospace/high-rel environments.
• 3+ years direct spacecraft or spaceflight hardware experience.
• Experience owning complex electronics systems from design through production.
• Advanced PCB design expertise: signal integrity, grounding, fabrication, and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop avionics hardware at the PCB level, including schematic capture, layout, bring-up, validation, manufacturing, and production support.
• Define subsystem requirements based on mission and vehicle-level objectives.
• Lead avionics architecture development for next-generation spacecraft and reentry systems.
• Own qualification and acceptance testing including vibration, shock, thermal, EMI/EMC, and TVAC testing.
• Collaborate with GNC, structures, thermal, software, mission operations, payload, and integration teams.
• Support root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for flight hardware anomalies.
• Develop electrical engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Provide system-level integration support and operational guidance for flight hardware.
• Mentor junior and mid-level electrical engineers.

Skills

Spacecraft hardware design

PCB design

Signal integrity

Grounding strategies

Python

MATLAB

Oscilloscopes

Power electronics

Hardware debugging

Schematic capture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

PCB fabrication

Job description

Contract, Contract-to-Hire, or Direct Hire

Compensation: $200k to $275K

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Principal Spacecraft Avionics Hardware Development Engineer to architect, design, and own flight-critical electrical hardware supporting satellite buses, reentry vehicles, and customer payloads. This individual will lead avionics hardware development from concept through production, environmental qualification, system integration, and flight operations support within a highly demanding spaceflight environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of electronics hardware design experience within aerospace, automotive, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
• 3+ years of direct spacecraft or spaceflight hardware experience.
• Experience owning complex electronics systems from design through production.
• Proven ownership of complex electronic systems from architecture through production deployment.
• Advanced PCB design expertise including:
• Signal integrity
• Grounding strategies
• Experience with PCB fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Expert-level proficiency with Altium Designer and/or KiCad.
• Strong laboratory debugging and test experience using oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, and DMMs.
• Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, or equivalent scripting tools.
• Experience implementing hardware communication interfaces including:
• SPI
• RS-422
• 1000BASE-T Ethernet
• Strong analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design experience.
• Power electronics experience including DC-DC converters and load switch design.
• Knowledge of aerospace sensors and actuators such as:
• RTDs
• Pressure transducers
• Brushless motors
• Solenoid valves
• Thermocouples
• Rotary and linear encoders

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop avionics hardware at the PCB level, including schematic capture, layout, bring-up, validation, manufacturing, and production support.
• Define subsystem requirements based on mission and vehicle-level objectives.
• Lead avionics architecture development for next-generation spacecraft and reentry systems.
• Own qualification and acceptance testing including vibration, shock, thermal, EMI/EMC, and TVAC testing.
• Collaborate with GNC, structures, thermal, software, mission operations, payload, and integration teams.
• Support root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for flight hardware anomalies.
• Develop electrical engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Provide system-level integration support and operational guidance for flight hardware.
• Mentor junior and mid-level electrical engineers.