Senior Avionics Engineer — Spacecraft & Reentry Systems

TRC Talent Solutions; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to join a nimble aerospace firm focused on next‑generation spacecraft, small satellites, reentry capsules, and hypersonic flight systems. You will lead avionics hardware design, development, integration, and testing from concept through flight test.

US Citizenship is required and DoD clearance eligibility is expected as part of the role, with collaboration across PCB, power, telemetry, instrumentation, and embedded electronics teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on PCB design, schematic capture, integration, and testing (Altium preferred).
• Experience with microcontrollers, power management/distribution, RF systems, and sensor interfaces.
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, including Ethernet communications and ARM-based systems.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Understanding of EMI, bonding, grounding, and systems engineering principles.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible for a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop avionics subsystems, power systems, PCBs, wiring harnesses, and electronic assemblies.
• Perform analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design for control, communication, propulsion, and power applications.
• Conduct requirements development, trade studies, verification testing, and release-to-production activities.
• Integrate and validate custom and COTS avionics hardware for ground and flight systems.
• Support avionics mission assurance, safety requirements, and process improvements.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

Testing

Microcontrollers

Power management

RF systems

Sensor interfaces

Ethernet communication

ARM-based systems

EMI/EMC knowledge

Teamwork

DoD clearance readiness

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS degree in engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

TRC is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to join a nimble aerospace firm focused on next‑generation spacecraft, small satellites, reentry capsules, and hypersonic flight systems. You will lead avionics hardware design, development, integration, and testing from concept through flight test.

US Citizenship is required and DoD clearance eligibility is expected as part of the role, with collaboration across PCB, power, telemetry, instrumentation, and embedded electronics teams.