Senior Avionics Product Engineer Verified today

About this role

Ursa Major designs and delivers propulsion and defense systems for aerospace and national security. You will serve as the technical owner for an avionics product as it transitions from development into production, becoming the subject matter expert responsible for successful hardware delivery, production support, and product lifecycle execution.

You will develop expert-level knowledge of the product's electrical design, architecture, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies to support production, troubleshoot technical issues, certify production hardware through Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), and coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet customer commitments and internal milestones.

Working closely with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and external vendors, you will drive execution across the organization to ensure production hardware is delivered on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of quality and technical performance.

Your 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, engaging subject matter experts when appropriate.
• Own production schedules and drive execution to meet customer contract commitments, internal milestones, and R&D deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management to ensure successful hardware deliveries, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
• Support active programs, customer meetings, and technical discussions as the product representative.
• Complete Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), review results, certify production hardware, and ensure compliance with product requirements.
• 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 other supplied hardware, coordinating with SMEs as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, production yield, quality, cost, and lead times through engineering and process improvements.
• Maintain configuration awareness and ensure technical documentation remains current throughout the 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 classification

Base compensation range: $115,000-$145,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

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

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance required.