Space-Grade Avionics Hardware Engineer

Vardaspace

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO policy
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement
12 weeks of parental leave
401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Vardaspace is looking for a dedicated Avionics Hardware Engineer to design, manufacture, and test electrical components incorporated in space products. This role offers significant ownership of hardware throughout its lifecycle, allowing you to contribute to the mission of making space travel seamless and efficient.

You will develop mixed-signal designs, support avionics architectures, and conduct functional tests of the hardware. A B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience in hardware development is essential.

This on-site position in El Segundo, CA offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $165,000 with comprehensive benefits including flexible PTO and an employer-matched 401(k).

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development.
  • Strong sense of ownership for components contributed.
  • Understanding of sensor and actuator technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test electrical components for aerospace applications.
  • Support avionics architecture trade studies and analyses.
  • Functionally test hardware through various stress tests.

Skills

Electronics hardware development
Mixed-signal circuit design
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes
Programming in Python

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Vardaspace is looking for a dedicated Avionics Hardware Engineer to design, manufacture, and test electrical components incorporated in space products. This role offers significant ownership of hardware throughout its lifecycle, allowing you to contribute to the mission of making space travel seamless and efficient.

You will develop mixed-signal designs, support avionics architectures, and conduct functional tests of the hardware. A B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience in hardware development is essential.

This on-site position in El Segundo, CA offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $165,000 with comprehensive benefits including flexible PTO and an employer-matched 401(k).

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