Senior Avionics Engineer - Remote Space Hardware

airbusspaceanddefense; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks an enthusiastic Senior Avionics Engineer to lead design, manufacturing, and testing of next-generation satellite avionics hardware.

This role supports remote work across the United States with preferred sites in Arlington, VA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; and Merritt Island, FL, offering engaging, high-impact programs. The candidate will serve as Responsible Engineer for multiple avionics components, partnering across disciplines to advance space systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• Master's degree in STEM preferred.
• 8+ years with a Bachelor's or 6+ years with a Master's in aerospace hardware/software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, manufacturing, and testing of satellite avionics hardware across development lifecycles.
• Act as Responsible Engineer for multiple avionics components under development.

Skills

Delivery results

Team collaboration

Aerospace hardware experience

FPGA and SpaceWire proficiency

High-speed design

Signal integrity

LEADership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's in STEM preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

FPGA firmware

SpaceWire

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. seeks an enthusiastic Senior Avionics Engineer to lead design, manufacturing, and testing of next-generation satellite avionics hardware.

This role supports remote work across the United States with preferred sites in Arlington, VA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; and Merritt Island, FL, offering engaging, high-impact programs. The candidate will serve as Responsible Engineer for multiple avionics components, partnering across disciplines to advance space systems.