Senior Space Avionics Engineering Manager

General Atomics; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics invites applications for a Space Avionics Manager in Englewood, CO. You will lead a space avionics engineering unit, guiding C&DH, flight computers, and FPGA-based processing through design, integration, and testing for satellite and space systems.

The role requires a PhD/advanced degree with 9+ years in high-reliability avionics, DoD clearance, and strong leadership in RF/digital hardware for space environments.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree (Bachelors, Masters or PhD) and 9+ years of engineering experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required or obtainable.
• Experience with spacecraft avionics hardware including C&DH and flight computers.
• Mixed-signal circuit design for space/radiation-tolerant apps.
• FPGA-based hardware design and verification (Xilinx/SoCs).
• Hardware systems design with digital/analog/RF interfaces for space systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and technically lead space avionics engineering programs from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with program managers and executives to set technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives.
• Develop, test, and integrate avionics hardware including C&DH subsystems and FPGA processing.

Skills

Space avionics

C&DH

FPGA design

Power & data handling

Radiation-hardened electronics

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelors/Master’s/PhD in engineering

Tools

PADS/Altium

Job description

General Atomics invites applications for a Space Avionics Manager in Englewood, CO. You will lead a space avionics engineering unit, guiding C&DH, flight computers, and FPGA-based processing through design, integration, and testing for satellite and space systems.

The role requires a PhD/advanced degree with 9+ years in high-reliability avionics, DoD clearance, and strong leadership in RF/digital hardware for space environments.