Avionics Engineer: Equity, Growth & Impact in Startup

Rise Technical

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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.
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