Lunar Avionics & Flight Software Engineer

GRU Space (YC W26); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced electronics designer to create the avionics stack for lunar payloads. You will design components, write flight software, and qualify materials for harsh lunar conditions. The ideal candidate has prior experience with mixed-signal PCBs and embedded systems programming in C/C++. Your expertise in debugging and familiarity with space standards will be essential in this role, helping to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Experience designing mixed-signal PCBs from schematic to bring-up.
• Embedded software experience in C/C++ on microcontrollers and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with spaceflight standards for wiring and EMI.

Responsibilities

• Design the avionics stack including controllers and power distribution.
• Write flight software for autonomous sequencing and fault management.
• Select components for lunar conditions.

Skills

Designing mixed-signal PCBs

Embedded software in C/C++

Debugging with oscilloscope

Experience with AI tools

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced electronics designer to create the avionics stack for lunar payloads. You will design components, write flight software, and qualify materials for harsh lunar conditions. The ideal candidate has prior experience with mixed-signal PCBs and embedded systems programming in C/C++. Your expertise in debugging and familiarity with space standards will be essential in this role, helping to ensure mission success.