Avionics Engineer — Spacecraft Flight Electronics (On-site)

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

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.