Electrical Engineer - Avionics

EVONA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced avionics engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft avionics and electrical systems.

You will be responsible for high-performance, reliable systems including harnessing, batteries, sensors, navigation, and flight computers on demanding timelines. Excellent collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
• Experience in full lifecycle PCB capture, layout, and analysis.
• 2+ years designing electrical/control systems in harsh environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and test avionics systems for spacecraft.
• Prototype, troubleshoot, and test avionics and electrical systems.
• Drive rapid iteration to place hardware in orbit quickly.
• Design systems meeting mission goals and enable in-space capabilities.
• Negotiate requirements and propose alternatives.
• Implement test plans and own test campaigns outcomes.
• Conduct design reviews and flight readiness reviews with focus on excellence.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Harsh environments

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Engineering

Tools

Altium

LTSpice

ANSYS HFSS

Job description

Working with an exciting Space start up in the LA area you will help lead the design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems for a bleeding edge new Spacecraft Development.

You will be responsible for the design and implementation of high performance, high reliability avionics and electrical systems including harnessing, batteries and power systems, sensors, mechanisms, navigation, safety systems, and flight computers on demanding timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and test avionics systems for spacecraft.
• Hands‑on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of avionics and electrical systems - PCBs, harnessing, sensors, power management, flight computers, RF systems, test equipment, and more
• Drive rapid execution and iteration efforts that put hardware in orbit quickly
• Design avionics systems that meet company and mission goals and provide new capabilities for the in‑space economy
• Negotiate requirements, having a deep understanding of the company and mission objectives and providing alternative solutions
• Implement test plans consistent with the risk posture of the mission and own the outcome of test campaigns
• Conduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
• Familiarity with and experience in the full lifecycle of PCB schematic capture, layout, and analysis
• Experience managing analysis products and incorporating their feedback into designExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2+ years of experience designing complex electrical and/or control systems that operate in harsh environments (spacecraft, autonomous vehicles, drones, defense, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RF and communication system design and analysis
• Experience with embedded software and microcontrollers
• Experience with Altium, LTSpice, ANSYS HFSS, and similar design and analysis software
• Experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations