Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer

EVONA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is actively seeking a Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer in Los Angeles. This role involves owning the development and testing of cutting-edge navigation system avionics for launch vehicles. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in navigation electronics, experience in harsh environments, and a proven track record in electronic systems integration.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, developing test plans, and ensuring reliable system performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing electronics for harsh-environment or mission-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of GNSS systems, including satellite tracking and navigation error sources.
• Experience with IMUs, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and dynamic sensor integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate navigation system avionics for next-generation launch vehicles.
• Create acceptance and qualification test plans for avionics.
• Ensure overall system performance and operational readiness.

Skills

Navigation electronics

Sensor integration

GNSS systems

Hardware validation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Our client are one of the most exciting Space start-ups around and they are looking for a Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer to own the development, integration, and testing of navigation system avionics used within a next-generation launch vehicle.

Scope

• You will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to perform architecture trades, develop acceptance and qualification test plans, and support the integration of critical navigation sensing infrastructure used for vehicle guidance, landing, recovery, and reuse operations.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience with navigation electronics and sensor integration in high-dynamic environments, including GNSS receiver systems and inertial measurement sensors.
• You will serve as a subject matter expert for the navigation sensor suite and support overall system performance, reliability, and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing electronics for harsh-environment or mission-critical systems such as aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or autonomous platforms
• Strong understanding of GNSS systems, including satellite tracking, acquisition, PVT calculations, and navigation error sources
• Experience with IMUs, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and sensor integration in dynamic environments
• Experience with hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and data analysis
• Experience working cross-functionally with GNC, software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
• Experience developing integrated electronics solutions from concept through testing and integration

Desirable Requirements (not essential)

• Experience with mixed-signal PCB design and navigation electronics
• Background in navigation sensor fusion and multi-sensor integration
• Experience with GPS, IMUs, magnetometers, altimeters, LiDAR, or related sensing technologies
• Familiarity with high-speed serial interfaces such as SPI, PCIe, or Ethernet
• Experience with SoCs, microcontrollers, and embedded processing systems
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or autonomous systems industries