Principal Avionics Engineer

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is seeking a Principal Avionics Engineer to join its pioneering team focused on innovative planetary exploration technology. This role involves leading the design and validation of complex avionic systems, requiring extensive experience in electronics and system engineering. The successful candidate will collaborate with top-tier engineers and contribute to groundbreaking projects that extend humanity's presence in the solar system.

Benefits

Ownership opportunities within the company

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with matching

Flexible time off and parental leave

On-site amenities and team lunches

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of experience required, or 7 years with a Master's, or 5 years with a Ph.D.
• Expertise in space-grade avionics and electronic design.
• Strong problem-solving and innovation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, modeling, analysis, testing, and validation of avionic systems.
• Define requirements to ensure architectural integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams for system integration.

Skills

Analog/Digital Electronics

Control Systems

Power Systems

Reliability Engineering

System Engineering Principles

Motor Control

Power Electronics

Communication

Organizational Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in relevant technical discipline

Ph.D. in relevant technical discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSPICE

PSPICE

Job description

Principal Avionics Engineer

Department: Avionics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Dan Fuller

Compensation: $150,000 - $240,000 / year

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend humanity’s presence in the solar system. We seek motivated, creative, and exceptional individuals to join our team.

The Astrolab Avionics team develops advanced, space-grade vehicle platforms for terrestrial applications, covering power systems, command and data handling, and motion control. Our engineers are involved in all mission phases from concept to operations.

As a Principal Avionics Engineer, you will plan and execute hardware design for complex avionic systems for terrestrial use. Your role includes trade studies, defining interface requirements, leading verification & validation efforts, and analyzing system performance. You will serve as a technical advisor, leveraging your extensive experience.

What you'll do:

• Lead design, modeling, analysis, testing, and validation of avionic systems
• Define requirements to verify architectural integrity and designs
• Generate comprehensive documentation and reports
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure system integration and performance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical discipline
• Minimum of 9 years of professional experience, or Master's with 7 years, or Ph.D. with 5 years
• Proficiency in analog/digital electronics, control systems, power systems, reliability engineering, and integration & test
• Strong understanding of motor control, power electronics, and system engineering principles
• Experience with microcontrollers and FPGAs for control methodologies
• Expertise in electronic design, schematics, reliability analysis, PCB layout, manufacturing, and testing of space-grade avionics
• Experience with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, LTSPICE, PSPICE)
• Proven ability to innovate and solve complex problems
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Experience in aerospace or military hardware development and testing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits and Perks:

• Work with top-tier engineers on planetary exploration technology
• Ownership opportunities within the company
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Flexible time off and parental leave
• On-site amenities and team lunches
• Flexible work environment