Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Spaceflight HITL

vardaspace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Avionics, to lead the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for the Winnebago Spaceship. You will ensure readiness for launch and reentry, collaborating across engineering teams to meet mission objectives.

Role requires hands-on experience with electrical architecture, HITL testbeds, and mission operations. On-site work in El Segundo, CA, with strong emphasis on reliability and innovative space hardware development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system design, test planning, and validation.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience with power supplies, modular DAQ systems, RTD and 4-20mA devices, and general test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Define project scopes and requirements from concept to production.
• Develop electrical architecture, system diagrams, and budgets for power and telemetry.
• Analyze architecture for faults, create mitigation plans, resolve uncertainties, and support FDIR.
• Create verification plans for avionics on flight and HITL hardware.
• Participate in mission operations as Avionics specialist or system operator.
• Oversee integration of the Winnebago avionics systems.
• Design, build, and operate HITL testbeds to simulate spacecraft on the ground.
• Develop avionics ground infrastructure and test racks for flight vehicles.
• Mentor and train new engineers.

Skills

Python programming

Systems design experience

Test planning

Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Unix environments

DAQ systems

Power supplies

4-20mA devices

Job description

Varda is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Avionics, to lead the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for the Winnebago Spaceship. You will ensure readiness for launch and reentry, collaborating across engineering teams to meet mission objectives.

Role requires hands-on experience with electrical architecture, HITL testbeds, and mission operations. On-site work in El Segundo, CA, with strong emphasis on reliability and innovative space hardware development.