Senior Avionics & Spacecraft Electronics Lead

Vast Space LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 137,760 - 195,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Free food perks

Job summary

Vast Space LLC is seeking a Senior Electronics & Avionics Engineer to lead avionics development for a new spacecraft bus, designed to scale to hundreds of spacecraft per year. This full-time position is based in Long Beach, California.

The role involves numerous responsibilities, including driving decisions for avionics boxes and managing critical paths for PCBAs. Applicants should have extensive experience in electronics or avionics design within aerospace, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Compensation includes a pay range of $137,760 - $195,552, benefits such as 100% medical coverage, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electronics or avionics design experience in aerospace or defense.
• 3+ years owning hardware development programs end-to-end.
• Designed and delivered space-qualified avionics boxes through full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive make, buy, or reuse decisions for all avionics boxes.
• Own all in-house box developments end-to-end.
• Manage PCBA critical path.

Skills

Electronics design experience

Avionics design experience

PCBA design

Radiation testing knowledge

Environmental qualification familiarity

Hardware development management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Vast Space LLC is seeking a Senior Electronics & Avionics Engineer to lead avionics development for a new spacecraft bus, designed to scale to hundreds of spacecraft per year. This full-time position is based in Long Beach, California.

The role involves numerous responsibilities, including driving decisions for avionics boxes and managing critical paths for PCBAs. Applicants should have extensive experience in electronics or avionics design within aerospace, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Compensation includes a pay range of $137,760 - $195,552, benefits such as 100% medical coverage, and a supportive work environment.