Senior Space Avionics Electrical Design Engineer

Hardware FYI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer Level IV to own the design and development of electrical and electronics for the AxEMU PLSS. You will manage flight computers, radios, sensors, and network interfaces to ensure reliable operation during spacewalks.

The role includes defining requirements, building ICDs, data handling, and coordinating with thermal, flight software, power, and test systems. Strong emphasis on radiation hardness, verification planning, and program maturity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
• Level 4+: 8+ years in circuit/PCB design; spacecraft avionics experience preferred.
• Experience with spacecraft data handling protocols (I2C, SPI, SpaceWire, UART, Ethernet).
• Proficiency with IPC standards for PCB design (IPC Class 2/3).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and integrate electrical systems for space hardware.
• Lead ICDs and interfaces for integration with spacecraft subsystems.
• Ensure radiation hardness, reliability, and EMI/EMC validation.
• Mentor engineers and oversee vendor selection and make/buy decisions.

Skills

Spacecraft avionics

PCB design

Electrical design

Interface control docs

EMI/EMC testing

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

8+ years PCB design experience

Tools

Altium Designer

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer Level IV to own the design and development of electrical and electronics for the AxEMU PLSS. You will manage flight computers, radios, sensors, and network interfaces to ensure reliable operation during spacewalks.

The role includes defining requirements, building ICDs, data handling, and coordinating with thermal, flight software, power, and test systems. Strong emphasis on radiation hardness, verification planning, and program maturity.