Senior Electrical Engineer - Avionics

EVONA; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EVONA in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced avionics engineer to lead design, development, integration and testing of spacecraft systems within an established electrical engineering team. You will design high-performance, high-reliability avionics and power systems including harnessing, batteries, sensors, navigation, safety systems, and flight computers on demanding timelines.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to meet mission objectives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science required.
• 5+ years designing complex electrical and/or control systems for harsh environments.
• Experience with PCB schematic capture, layout, and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, build, and test avionics systems for spacecraft.
• Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of avionics and electrical systems.
• Drive rapid execution and iteration to get hardware into orbit quickly.
• Negotiate requirements and propose alternative solutions.
• Conduct design reviews, test readiness, and flight readiness reviews.

Kenntnisse

PCB design

Embedded systems

RF design

Analytical thinking

Systems integration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Altium

LTSpice

ANSYS HFSS

Jobbeschreibung

Working with an exciting Space start up in the LA area and joining an established Electrical Enigneering team you will help lead the design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems for a bleeding edge new Spacecraft Development.

You will be responsible for the design and implementation of high performance, high reliability avionics and electrical systems including harnessing, batteries and power systems, sensors, mechanisms, navigation, safety systems, and flight computers on demanding timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and test avionics systems for spacecraft.
• Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of avionics and electrical systems - PCBs, harnessing, sensors, power management, flight computers, RF systems, test equipment, and more
• Drive rapid execution and iteration efforts that put hardware in orbit quickly
• Design avionics systems that meet company and mission goals and provide new capabilities for the in-space economy
• Negotiate requirements, having a deep understanding of the company and mission objectives and providing alternative solutions
• Implement test plans consistent with the risk posture of the mission and own the outcome of test campaigns
• Conduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
• Familiarity with and experience in the full lifecycle of PCB schematic capture, layout, and analysis
• Experience managing analysis products and incorporating their feedback into design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 5+ years of experience designing complex electrical and/or control systems that operate in harsh environments (spacecraft, autonomous vehicles, drones, defense, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF and communication system design and analysis
• Experience with embedded software and microcontrollers
• Experience with Altium, LTSpice, ANSYS HFSS, and similar design and analysis software
• Experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations