Remote Spacecraft Avionics Engineering Lead

Entegee; Ken Caryl (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegee is seeking an engineer in Ken Caryl, Colorado, to lead the design and execution of spacecraft command and data handling systems. The role involves owning subsystem architecture and ensuring reliable operations. Required qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in avionics or embedded systems. Preferred qualifications include an MS degree and experience with aerospace programs. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with avionics, embedded systems, or similar architectures.
• Strong background in requirements development and interface documentation.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics system development for spacecraft.
• Define system architecture and perform trade studies.
• Support hardware/software integration and testing.

Skills

Avionics system development

Requirements development

Embedded systems

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Seeking an engineer to lead the design and execution of spacecraft command and data handling (C&DH) / avionics systems. This role owns subsystem architecture, onboard computing, and data flow, ensuring reliable and secure command and telemetry operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead spacecraft avionics / C&DH subsystem development across programs
• Define system architecture, including processors, data interfaces, storage, timing, and redundancy approaches
• Perform trade studies to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability
• Develop requirements, interface documentation, and verification strategies
• Support hardware/software integration, test, and validation activities
• Lead avionics component selection, qualification, and acceptance
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during environmental and system-level testing
• Support major program reviews (requirements through launch readiness)
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience with avionics, embedded systems, or similar architectures
• Experience with spacecraft or complex data handling systems
• Strong background in requirements development and interface documentation
• Understanding of data throughput, timing, and synchronization concepts
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in a relevant engineering discipline
• 8+ years supporting aerospace, defense, or space programs
• Expertise in onboard computing, data buses, and deterministic data systems
• Experience with radiation-tolerant components for space environments
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., SpaceWire-type, CAN, Ethernet, serial interfaces)
• Knowledge of modular embedded architectures (e.g., VPX-based systems)
• Experience with processors, FPGAs, and embedded hardware tradeoffs
• Background in memory/storage solutions and network architectures
• Experience with payload data processing systems
• Hands-on integration and test experience at subsystem level