Senior Avionics Engineer — Flight Systems & HIL Lead

Venusaero; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits (dental & vision)

Flex-Friday schedule

Unlimited PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Venus Aerospace seeks a Sr. Avionics Engineer to lead avionics hardware design and system integration for next‑gen aerospace vehicles.

You will own flight computer architecture, sensors, power systems, and communications interfaces, guiding hardware-in-the-loop testing and verification from architecture through flight test support. You will define interfaces, collaborate with external vendors, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in avionics or aerospace electrical systems engineering.
• Experience with flight computer hardware design and/or selection.
• Strong background in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and integration.
• Experience defining interfaces between flight components (e.g., flight computers, sensors, actuators).
• Proficiency reading and creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface documentation.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards: DO-160, DO-254, DO-178; embedded buses (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and selection of avionics hardware.
• Define interfaces between flight components (flight computers, sensors, actuators, power systems).
• Develop and maintain HIL test environments for software development, integration, and verification.
• Perform battery sizing and power system analysis including margins and thermal considerations.
• Support system integration, ground testing, and flight testing; troubleshoot root causes.
• Collaborate with vendors to define requirements and manage supplier evaluations.
• Create and review technical documentation (requirements, ICDs, schematics, test plans).
• Ensure avionics designs meet aerospace standards, reliability, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across avionics teams.
• Coordinate with GN&C, Aerodynamics, and Structures to meet program needs.
• Experience with flight test campaigns and environmental testing.

Skills

Flight computer hardware design

HIL testing

Power systems & battery sizing

System architecture & integration

Vendor and supplier management

DO-160/DO-178/DO-254 familiarity

Embedded systems (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C,

Technical leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Schematic drafting

Job description

Venus Aerospace seeks a Sr. Avionics Engineer to lead avionics hardware design and system integration for next‑gen aerospace vehicles.

You will own flight computer architecture, sensors, power systems, and communications interfaces, guiding hardware-in-the-loop testing and verification from architecture through flight test support. You will define interfaces, collaborate with external vendors, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and safety requirements.