Senior Avionics Systems Engineer, Spacecraft

Varda Space Industries; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 203 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Space Systems Engineer, Avionics, to lead design, integration, and testing of avionics for Winnebago Spaceship. You’ll ensure launch readiness and coordinate with multiple engineering teams on complex requirements.

The role demands 5+ years in system design, Python proficiency, and hands-on experience with power, DAQ, RTD, and 4-20mA test equipment. On-site in Los Angeles area with stock options and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in system design, test planning, and validation.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with power supplies and test equipment.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to define project scopes and requirements from concept to prototype and full-scale production.
• Develop electrical architecture, system diagrams, and budgets for power, telemetry, channel count, size, and mass predictions.
• Analyze architecture for potential faults and risks, develop mitigation plans, and collaborate on FDIR or operational workarounds.
• Conduct comprehensive verification plans for avionics systems on flight and HITL hardware, ensuring readiness for launch and mission objectives.
• Participate in mission operations as an Avionics specialist or system operator, determining system health and corrective actions for reentry criteria.
• Oversee the integration of the Winnebago avionics systems as the primary contact for integrated systems investigations.
• Design, build, and operate HITL testbeds to simulate the spacecraft on the ground for mission readiness.
• Develop avionics ground infrastructure and R&D test racks, contributing to engineering best practices and automation.
• Mentor and train new engineers to foster learning and improvement.

Connaissances

Python

System design

Test planning

Validation

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Power supplies

Modular DAQ systems

RTD

4-20mA devices

General test equipment

Description du poste

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Space Systems Engineer, Avionics, to lead design, integration, and testing of avionics for Winnebago Spaceship. You’ll ensure launch readiness and coordinate with multiple engineering teams on complex requirements.

The role demands 5+ years in system design, Python proficiency, and hands-on experience with power, DAQ, RTD, and 4-20mA test equipment. On-site in Los Angeles area with stock options and performance incentives.