Avionics Systems Engineer - HITL & Spaceflight

Varda; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock options

Relocation support

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Avionics Systems Specialist to design, integrate, and test avionics for the Winnebago Spaceship. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for launch and reentry, balancing power, telemetry, and mass constraints.

The role requires 3+ years in system design, hands-on HITL experience, and Python/Unix proficiency. On-site work with stock options and a robust benefits package is offered to help build a thriving in-space

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years in system design, test planning, and validation.
• Proficiency in Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for Winnebago Spaceship.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve conflicting requirements.
• Develop electrical architecture, system diagrams, and budgets for power, telemetry, channel count, size, and mass.
• Verify avionics through HITL tests and mission operations readiness for space and reentry.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to test automation improvements.

Skills

System design

Test planning

Python

Avionics integration

HITL testing

Power & DAQ

4-20mA devices

Unix

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/CS

Tools

HITL testbeds

Unix utilities

RTD & 4-20mA testing equipment

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Avionics Systems Specialist to design, integrate, and test avionics for the Winnebago Spaceship. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for launch and reentry, balancing power, telemetry, and mass constraints.

The role requires 3+ years in system design, hands-on HITL experience, and Python/Unix proficiency. On-site work with stock options and a robust benefits package is offered to help build a thriving in-space