Principal Flight-Ready Satellite Avionics Architect

Pulse Space; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Space seeks a Principal Avionics Architect to lead the architecture and development of next-generation satellite avionics. You will define end-to-end systems, including compute, power, communications, and PCBA, guiding cross-functional teams from concept to flight-ready hardware in a dynamic, space-focused environment.

You will mentor engineers, drive system-level trade studies, ensure mission objectives are met, and collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, and payload groups to

Qualifications

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of avionics design experience in aerospace or satellite systems.
• Expertise in satellite compute systems, programmable logic, power systems, and PCBA design.
• Experience leading complex systems engineering efforts and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect next-generation satellite avionics systems from the ground up, including compute, programmable logic, power, communications, and interface subsystems.
• Define compute system architecture, including processors, memory, redundancy strategies, and programmable logic interfaces.
• Lead project development from requirements definition through PDR, CDR, product design, and flight qualification.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of avionics engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, thermal, software, and payload engineering to deliver integrated satellite solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Architecture design

EE/SW interface

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools (Cadence/Altium)

Job description

Pulse Space seeks a Principal Avionics Architect to lead the architecture and development of next-generation satellite avionics. You will define end-to-end systems, including compute, power, communications, and PCBA, guiding cross-functional teams from concept to flight-ready hardware in a dynamic, space-focused environment.

You will mentor engineers, drive system-level trade studies, ensure mission objectives are met, and collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, and payload groups to