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Senior Avionics Engineer

San Francisco💼 Full-time💰 $145,000–$145,000🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Architect, design, and develop space and radiation tolerant and highly reliable electronics for satellite sub-systems including internal communication, power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems.

Role type

Senior IC Avionics Engineer (Hardware)

Builds

Space-grade avionics sub-systems for high-orbit satellites

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Analog/mixed-signal circuit design, Board-level hardware design, Schematic capture and layout, Simulation and DFx, Hardware bringup and verification, Radiation effects knowledge, Embedded systems knowledge, C/C++/Python programming, Project scheduling

Preferred skills

Signal conditioning, Sensors, Electro-mechanical actuators, Power switches, FPGA design, Microcontroller design, Communication protocols (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C), Team leadership, Environmental test experience

Technologies

FPGAs, Microcontrollers, C, C++, Python, RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C

Responsibilities

Drive electronics design from concept through qualification, Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, thermal, software, RF, GNC), Ensure designs are manufacturable and meet quality/reliability needs, Develop and maintain project schedules, Assist in recruiting and hiring teammates

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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