Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer — Space Systems Architect

Vardaspace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO policy

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match

Fully stocked kitchen with lunch and dinner provided

Job summary

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Principal Avionics Hardware Engineer to design flight-critical electrical hardware for satellites and reentry vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience developing complex electronics systems and defining subsystem requirements based on mission objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development.
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages.
• Experience designing analog/digital filtering and mixed-signal circuits.

Responsibilities

• Define subsystem requirements based on mission and company objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine system impacts.
• Mentor junior engineers on their projects and design methodologies.

Skills

Electronics hardware development

Signal integrity

Communication protocols

Power electronics design

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Principal Avionics Hardware Engineer to design flight-critical electrical hardware for satellites and reentry vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience developing complex electronics systems and defining subsystem requirements based on mission objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers.