Lead Flight Systems & Avionics Architecture

Aegis Search

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 270,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity
Medical coverage
401(k)

Job summary

A leading space start-up in El Segundo seeks an Avionics Systems Lead to own avionics architecture and manage a diverse engineering team. This role offers the chance to define hardware and software architecture, ensuring mission success from concept to launch. Candidates should have experience in aerospace avionics systems, and team leadership. Compensation includes a base salary of approximately $270k - $300k plus equity and benefits like medical coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

  • Experience architecting and developing avionics systems in space or aerospace.
  • History of leading engineering teams through mission lifecycles.
  • Good background in full avionic system stack.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own avionics architecture and build technical roadmap.
  • Manage engineering function comprising hardware and embedded software.
  • Lead all integration activity within the avionics function.

Skills

Experience architecting avionics systems
Leading engineering teams
Background in digital/analog electronics
Familiarity with SpaceWire, CAN, RS422
Eligibility for US security clearance

Job description

A leading space start-up in El Segundo seeks an Avionics Systems Lead to own avionics architecture and manage a diverse engineering team. This role offers the chance to define hardware and software architecture, ensuring mission success from concept to launch. Candidates should have experience in aerospace avionics systems, and team leadership. Compensation includes a base salary of approximately $270k - $300k plus equity and benefits like medical coverage and 401(k).
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