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Senior Avionics Engineer

California, United States

Apply by 19 Aug 2025

$140000 - $180000 per annum

Job Ref.: BH-53482

Job Description

We are partnering with a leading organisation in the aerospace sector, currently seeking a skilled Senior Avionics Engineer to join their dynamic team. This position offers the chance to contribute to the implementation of the core?Avionics?elements for new gen space vehicles. As a key member of our Avionics Team, you'll work directly with the Director of Engineering, Avionics, and be responsible for: 

 

  • Leading the design, analysis, and integration of flight hardware, ensuring a seamless transition from components to final testing. 

  • Overseeing the development of digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit designs, as well as rugged electronic assemblies, throughout the entire product lifecycle. 

  • Conducting environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum) to validate your designs. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 

  • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with satellite or spacecraft flight computer hardware design, build, and testing. 

  • Expertise in mixed-signal and digital circuit simulations. 

  • Skilled in PCB design using Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools. 

  • Deep understanding of the environmental challenges (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, radiation) faced during space missions. 

  • Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies. 

  • A solid track record of delivering high-visibility projects based on thorough engineering methodologies. 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Experience in the design of high-reliability or safety-critical systems, ideally for aerospace or automotive applications. 

  • Knowledge of the unique requirements for long-duration space missions. 

  • Previous experience working in dynamic startup environments or small teams. 

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