Senior Avionics Engineer - Spaceflight Vehicle Architect

Inversion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company located in California is looking for a Senior Avionics Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing avionics elements for next-generation vehicles. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the satellite sector, proficiency in mixed-signal circuit design, and is familiar with Altium Designer. This position demands strong collaboration across teams and applies a rigorous methodology to deliver complex systems with high reliability. The salary ranges from $137,000 to $193,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in satellite and spacecraft flight computer hardware.
• Proficient in designing mixed-signal PCBs.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop avionics systems from concept to qualified hardware.
• Lead avionics hardware builds including PCB design.
• Collaborate with propulsion and software teams.

Skills

Mixed-signal circuit simulation

PCB design using Altium Designer

Fault-tolerant electronics design

Control communications (UART, I2C, etc.)

Environmental testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company located in California is looking for a Senior Avionics Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing avionics elements for next-generation vehicles. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the satellite sector, proficiency in mixed-signal circuit design, and is familiar with Altium Designer. This position demands strong collaboration across teams and applies a rigorous methodology to deliver complex systems with high reliability. The salary ranges from $137,000 to $193,000 annually.