Avionics Hardware Engineer – Lunar Permanence

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado seeks an experienced avionics hardware engineer to lead design, test, and integration of lunar vehicle systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to certify C&DH and PMAD components and develop interfaces and verification plans, from concept through lifecycle sustainment.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace, 6+ years in space-grade avionics, and hands-on experience with MIL-STD/DO-160 and DO-254/DO-178. Up to 20% travel, U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related field.
• Experience with avionics hardware build and test.
• Hardware design experience in SRR, PDR, CDR reviews.
• Knowledge of requirements development and verification.
• Experience with verification plans and reports for certification/qualification.
• US citizen, national, or eligible for visa as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop avionics components for Lunar Vehicles within Core Avionics.
• Collaborate with engineers to define, test, and certify avionics hardware.
• Develop, manufacture, integrate, and test C&DH and PMAD components.
• Develop product requirements and define interfaces.
• Support DU and flight hardware builds, integration, and testing.
• Develop and implement verification and qualification strategies.
• Conduct root cause analyses for hardware failures and mitigation plans.
• Contribute across full product lifecycle from conception to sustainment.
• Collaborate with partners across technical functions.
• Travel up to 20% and work mostly first shift with some evenings/weekends.

Skills

Avionics hardware build and test

Complex hardware design

Circuit analysis & simulation

Grounding & board layout

Integrated systems verification

Verification test plans & reports

Requirements development & test

Jama or similar tools

EMI/EMC tradeoffs

AR P 4754/ DO-254/ DO-178 familiarity

Education

BS in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Jama or similar

Job description

• Develop avionics components for Lunar Vehicles within the Core Avionics organization
• Work with engineers to define, test, and certify avionics hardware
• Develop, manufacture, integrate, and test Lunar Command and Data Handling (C&DH) and Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) components
• Develop product requirements and define interfaces
• Support engineering development unit and flight hardware builds, integration, and testing
• Develop and implement verification and qualification strategies
• Conduct root cause analyses for hardware failures
• Develop mitigation plans for hardware failures
• Contribute across the full product lifecycle from conception through sustainment
• Collaborate with partners across multiple technical functions
• Support C&DH and PMAD Responsible Engineers in avionics box lifecycle development
• Travel up to 20% of the time
• Work predominantly first shift, Monday through Friday, with some evening or weekend work during prime test campaigns

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or another related field
• Avionics hardware build and test experience
• Complex hardware design experience in product design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Knowledge of or experience in requirements development and requirements-based verification
• Familiarity with integrated systems verification, including developing hardware verification test plans and verification test reports for certification/qualification
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Preferred: Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Preferred: 6+ years of experience in design, development, or test of space-industry avionics components and systems
• Experience developing digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit board designs for avionics systems
• Experience in circuit analysis and simulation, including worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or P-Spice simulation
• Experience with grounding and board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
• Experience with Jama or similar requirements management tools
• Experience with MIL-STD/DO-160/SMC-S-016 environmental qualification testing of avionics hardware
• Familiarity with ARP 4754 and/or DO-254/DO-178 or similar standards
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle phases
• Familiarity with hardware development, integration, or verification
• Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in avionics hardware development, including design, testing, and integration of components for lunar vehicles. Proficient in requirements development, verification strategies, and lifecycle management of avionics systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Avionics Hardware Build And Test Experience
• Requirements Development And Verification
• Digital, Analog, And Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
• MIL-STD/DO-160 Environmental Qualification Testing
• Experience With Jama Or Similar Requirements Management Tools

Hard Skills

• Complex Hardware Design Experience
• Circuit Analysis And Simulation
• Grounding And Board Layout Principles
• Integrated Systems Verification
• Verification Test Plans And Reports

Soft Skills

• Collaboration Across Technical Functions
• Root Cause Analysis
• Mitigation Planning

Industry Keywords

• Lunar Command And Data Handling (C&DH)
• Power Management And Distribution (PMAD)
• ARP 4754
• DO-254
• DO-178