Spacecraft Avionics Engineer — Flight-Critical Electronics

Momentus; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and dental

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Flexible PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Momentus is seeking an Electrical Avionics Engineer to design, build, test, and fly avionics units for Momentus vehicles, including flight computers, cameras, and power systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment on challenging problems related to small, high-performance avionics hardware.

The role emphasizes PCB layout, test planning for flight qualification, and expertise in space-grade electronics, radiation, thermal, and EMC/EMI considerations. A US security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5-8 years relevant experience.
• Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop avionics units including flight computers, data handling, and payload interfaces.
• Design power converters and distribution systems.
• Work on attitude determination sensors, cameras, and RF systems.
• Perform PCB schematic capture and layout; review electronics designs.

Skills

Altium Designer

Space-grade electronics design

Radiation testing

DoD programs experience

Embedded software familiarity

High-speed digital design

Power electronics

RF electronics

Mixed-signal electronics

LTSpice

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTSpice

Altium Designer

Job description

Momentus is seeking an Electrical Avionics Engineer to design, build, test, and fly avionics units for Momentus vehicles, including flight computers, cameras, and power systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment on challenging problems related to small, high-performance avionics hardware.

The role emphasizes PCB layout, test planning for flight qualification, and expertise in space-grade electronics, radiation, thermal, and EMC/EMI considerations. A US security clearance is required.