Senior Launch Vehicle Avionics Engineer | Telemetry & RF Systems

X-Bow Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Launch Vehicle Avionics Engineer to lead avionics integration for propulsion and spaceflight applications. The role emphasizes telemetry, RF, and harness design, with extensive CAD tooling experience and HWIL collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in avionics and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, ready to contribute to NASA-grade safety and system performance in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in avionics, telemetry, and cable harness design and integration.
• Proficiency in cable harness design using CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, select, and integrate avionics systems for launch vehicles.
• Develop, select, and integrate telemetry and RF systems for launch vehicles.
• Develop 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 Hardware in the Loop (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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical CAD

PDM software

PCB design tools

Job description

X-Bow Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Launch Vehicle Avionics Engineer to lead avionics integration for propulsion and spaceflight applications. The role emphasizes telemetry, RF, and harness design, with extensive CAD tooling experience and HWIL collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in avionics and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, ready to contribute to NASA-grade safety and system performance in a dynamic aerospace environment.