Senior Avionics Engineer - Pasadena (On-Site)

Sophia Space Inc.; Pasadena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophia Space Inc. in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Senior (L3) Avionics Engineer to lead design, analysis, integration, and verification of spacecraft avionics hardware for C&DH and EPS functions.

You will work closely with firmware, PCB, systems, mechanical, and thermal teams, driving hardware bring-up, environmental qualification, and cross‑disciplinary development from concept through flight readiness. In-person role with occasional hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of avionics/embedded electronics experience.
• Experience designing analog, digital, or mixed-signal hardware.
• Experience with board bring-up and hardware integration.
• Strong understanding of embedded power electronics and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and verify avionics hardware for C&DH and EPS.
• Develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuitry for embedded compute and power.
• Support schematic development, PCB layout reviews, and component selection.
• Collaborate with firmware and other engineering teams for robust integration.

Skills

Avionics hardware design

Embedded electronics

PCB design & debugging

Schematic capture

Power electronics

Hardware verification

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sophia Space Inc. in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Senior (L3) Avionics Engineer to lead design, analysis, integration, and verification of spacecraft avionics hardware for C&DH and EPS functions.

You will work closely with firmware, PCB, systems, mechanical, and thermal teams, driving hardware bring-up, environmental qualification, and cross‑disciplinary development from concept through flight readiness. In-person role with occasional hybrid flexibility.