Avionics Engineer: Build Flight-Critical Systems

Astro Mechanica CORP.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Astro Mechanica is seeking an Avionics Engineer to join our growing team in San Francisco. You will architect, design, and continuously improve the electrical subsystems for our jet engine and aircraft, bridging hardware and software in a formative development stage.

This role emphasizes fault-tolerant design, rigorous integration testing, and close collaboration with other disciplines to implement robust avionics interfaces.

Qualifications

• Experience with wire harnesses and associated sub-components.
• Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components.
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.).
• Experience with 3D CAD software.
• Software fluency enabling automation of test or analysis tasks.
• Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment.
• Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work.

Responsibilities

• Architect avionics systems for flight hardware and corresponding ground-based test infrastructure including hardware-in-the-loop test beds.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on system trades and implementation of solutions.
• Own avionics component selection, analysis, and integration.
• Draft engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring pinout diagrams
• Develop and maintain software controllers and configuration for operating hardware systems.
• Troubleshoot, root cause, and resolve problems in a rapid hardware iteration environment

Skills

Wire harnesses

Electronic sensors

Automation software

Detail oriented

Fast-paced environment

Tools

3D CAD software

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Astro Mechanica is seeking an Avionics Engineer to join our growing team in San Francisco. You will architect, design, and continuously improve the electrical subsystems for our jet engine and aircraft, bridging hardware and software in a formative development stage.

This role emphasizes fault-tolerant design, rigorous integration testing, and close collaboration with other disciplines to implement robust avionics interfaces.