Avionics Core Platform System Engineer III - Lunar Permanence Verified today

About the Role

This is a mid-career position within the Lunar Permanence business unit's Core Platform System team. You will own the compute, network, and input/output functions of a lunar spacecraft, combining subsystem design with hands-on hardware work in development and flight labs, plus support for vehicle integration and test.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for physical and functional components of avionics hardware design, including flight computers, data buses, and avionics architectures for human-rated spacecraft
• Develop and manage requirements for avionics subsystems with full traceability and verification planning using industry-standard tools
• Execute development, verification, and validation work in laboratory and production environments
• Integrate avionics interfaces with vehicle subsystems including GNC, power, propulsion, and mechanical systems
• Coordinate with internal and external component developers on interface definitions, deliverables, and schedules
• Support long-lead hardware identification and procurement planning to meet launch targets
• Conduct risk analyses including FMECA, design-for-test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies
• Apply engineering and business judgment to ensure efficient and effective design, manufacture, procurement, test, qualification, and delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
• 5 or more years of demonstrated experience in relevant areas of engineering operations
• Experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit analysis, simulation, design, test, troubleshooting, signal integrity, power, and grounding
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
• Familiarity with amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters, power supplies, and analog circuits
• Avionics hardware component design and assembly experience
• Avionics hardware and software integration experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD in the subject disciplines
• 8 or more years of industry technical experience in system formulation, research and development, and operations applied to spacecraft systems
• Experience with human-rated spacecraft systems and safety-critical design processes for crewed missions
• Strong team leadership and people management skills
• Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety-critical Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards
• Requirements management experience including familiarity with requirements management tools and aerospace standards
• Scripting, programming and analysis: TCL, Python, Linux shell and Windows batch scripting; C/C++; MATLAB/Simulink, HSPICE and HFSS or similar modeling/analysis tools
• Spacecraft avionics hardware environmental test experience including radiation, vibration, and thermal testing
• Cross-organizational coordination experience working with multiple engineering teams and external organizations
• Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environment

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range for Washington applicants: $130,706.00 to $182,987.70 annually. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support Program. Stock options available for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Work Environment

• Location: Greater Seattle Area
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Relocation provided

Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Background check required for all positions.