Senior Avionics Architect — Lead Flight Systems & HIL

Venus Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits including dental and vision

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of avionics systems for advanced aerospace platforms. This role involves flight computer hardware design, development of HIL test environments, and collaboration with external vendors. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and over 5 years of experience in avionics engineering. The position offers an engaging work environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in avionics or aerospace electrical systems engineering.
• Proven experience with flight computer hardware design and/or selection.
• Experience with battery sizing, power budgets, and power system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and selection of avionics hardware.
• Develop and maintain hardware-in-the-loop testing for software integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Systems-level avionics expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

HIL testing environments

Schematic reading and creating

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of avionics systems for advanced aerospace platforms. This role involves flight computer hardware design, development of HIL test environments, and collaboration with external vendors. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and over 5 years of experience in avionics engineering. The position offers an engaging work environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.