Senior Avionics Product Engineer Verified today

The Role

Ursa Major designs and delivers propulsion and defense systems for aerospace and national security. We need a Senior Avionics Product Engineer to serve as the technical owner for an avionics product as it transitions from development into production.

You will develop expert-level knowledge of the product's electrical design, architecture, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies. You will troubleshoot technical issues, certify production hardware through Acceptance Test Procedures, and coordinate cross-functional efforts across Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery and sustained performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the overall technical success and execution of an assigned avionics product throughout production.
• Develop and maintain expert-level understanding of electrical design, architecture, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across production, test, integration, and fielded hardware.
• Own production schedules and drive execution to meet customer contract commitments and internal milestones.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management as the primary technical point of contact.
• Support active programs, customer meetings, and technical discussions as the product representative.
• Complete Acceptance Test Procedures, review results, and certify production hardware for compliance.
• Review and disposition technical documentation including ATPs, discrepancy reports, vendor test reports, and manufacturing data packages.
• Lead first-line technical evaluation of circuit boards, assemblies, harnesses, and supplied hardware.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, production yield, quality, cost, and lead times.
• Maintain configuration awareness and keep technical documentation current throughout product lifecycle.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for production and customer issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience developing, testing, or supporting electronic hardware.
• Experience with avionics, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical hardware design and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing, integration, qualification, or production.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with hardware verification, acceptance testing, and production test processes.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive execution across multiple organizations.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance technical decision-making with schedule and business priorities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience owning a product throughout its production lifecycle.
• Experience with PCB assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, and electronic manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and production documentation.
• Experience reviewing discrepancy reports, non-conformances, and root cause investigations.
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and external vendors.
• Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes.
• Experience improving manufacturing yield, reducing cost, or shortening production lead times.
• Experience supporting customer technical meetings and program reviews.
• Familiarity with environmental, vibration, EMI/EMC, and qualification testing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
• Experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or high-growth manufacturing environment.
• Active U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Compensation and Employment

Base compensation range: $115,000 to $145,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Full-time Exempt position.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement)
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport options
• EAP Program
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

Location and Requirements

Longmont, Colorado. Must be a U.S. Person (including U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance required.