Lead Avionics Integration Engineer – Hypersonics

Castelion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion seeks a Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary integration across design, development, testing, and operations of next-generation hypersonic missile avionics.

You will own avionics system integration, diagnose issues under tight timelines, and contribute to power, sensor, network, RF, and control system capabilities, with on-site testing and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical component design, system integration, or electronic testing.
• 1+ years of experience using MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• Vehicle harnessing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and operational readiness of avionics systems from design through testing and field operations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical hardware issues under aggressive development timelines while driving long-term improvements.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, flight operations, and post-flight assessments, ensuring real-time system health monitoring and issue resolution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize avionics architectures, reducing mass, cost, and complexity through innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the development and validation of advanced avionics capabilities, including power systems, sensors, vehicle networks, RF, and control systems.

Skills

MATLAB/Python/C++

HIL testing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/related field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

3D CAD tools

Automation tools

Job description

Castelion seeks a Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary integration across design, development, testing, and operations of next-generation hypersonic missile avionics.

You will own avionics system integration, diagnose issues under tight timelines, and contribute to power, sensor, network, RF, and control system capabilities, with on-site testing and travel as needed.