Sr Avionics Hardware Engineer Verified today

About the Role

You'll be a key player in the entire lifecycle of spacecraft electronic systems as part of the In-Space Systems and Blue National Security business units. This is a hands-on role where you design on screen and in the lab, prototyping, building harnesses, and testing hardware you create.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and test spacecraft avionics systems
• Lead design and analysis of vehicle power systems including power generation, energy storage, regulation, and distribution architectures
• Perform hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of engineering-level hardware, including wire harness building and component soldering
• Design for the space radiation environment, applying radiation hardening principles (TID, SEE) and selecting components to meet mission requirements
• Define and manage requirements for sensors (IMUs, star trackers, magnetometers, pressure transducers, temperature sensors) and electrical interfaces (analog, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-422, CAN, Ethernet)
• Collaborate with mechanical and thermal teams on vehicle layout, packaging, connector selection, and system design
• Develop schematics, manage PCB layout, and perform SPICE simulations for critical circuits
• Create test plans, procedures, and reports for hardware verification and validation at board, box, and system levels
• Troubleshoot complex hardware issues across integrated systems and support vehicle-level testing and launch campaigns
• Generate and maintain electrical power budgets for all mission phases

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in avionics and power hardware development for aerospace, defense, automotive, or high-reliability applications
• Demonstrated hands-on experience designing, building, and reworking wire harnesses and prototype electronics
• Understanding of common circuit analyses (Worst Case Circuit Analysis, Derating, Power Analysis, Timing)
• Strong understanding of designing for the space radiation environment and its effects on electronic components
• Experience with variety of sensor types and analog and digital interfaces
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in a related technical discipline
• End-to-end development experience of avionics for a spaceflight mission
• Environmental testing experience (thermal, vacuum, vibration, shock) per standards like SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810
• Design and analysis experience with power generation, energy storage, power electronics and power distribution systems (photovoltaics, DC/DC converters, battery systems, fault protection)
• High-voltage power systems experience
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes including requirements management and verification

Compensation

Base pay range varies by location: CA, WA, VA: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45; CO: $144,179.00 - $201,849.90

Employment Details

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program, and stock options for regular employees. Paid time off up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.

U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee/asylum status required. Standard background check required for all positions.