Senior Launch Vehicle Avionics Engineer - Telemetry & RF

xbowsystems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems, located in Huntsville, is seeking a Launch Vehicle Avionics Engineer with a decade of experience in avionics, telemetry, and harness integration. The role requires CAD-driven harness design and familiarity with flight computers, batteries, and power management.

Strong RF and telemetry capabilities are highly valued. The engineer will design and integrate avionics and telemetry systems for launch vehicles, prepare detailed electrical schematics, and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in avionics, telemetry, and cable harness design and integration.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in cable harness design using CAD tools.
• Familiarity with Flight Computers, Batteries, and Power Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, select, and integrate avionics systems for launch vehicles.
• Develop, select, and integrate telemetry and RF systems for launch vehicles.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing drawings for cable harnesses using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for electrical system design and integration.
• Conduct functional testing and validation of electrical systems.
• Support integration and test with HWIL labs.
• Design ordnance initiation circuits to meet NASA range flight safety and Flight Termination System requirements.

Skills

Avionics design

Telemetry systems

RF systems

Cable harness design

CAD tools

SolidWorks Electrical

HWIL labs

PCB design

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

SolidWorks Electrical CAD

PDM software

PCB design tools

Job description

X-Bow Systems, located in Huntsville, is seeking a Launch Vehicle Avionics Engineer with a decade of experience in avionics, telemetry, and harness integration. The role requires CAD-driven harness design and familiarity with flight computers, batteries, and power management.

Strong RF and telemetry capabilities are highly valued. The engineer will design and integrate avionics and telemetry systems for launch vehicles, prepare detailed electrical schematics, and collaborate across teams.