CareerPlan

Avionics Components Team Lead

San FranciscoFull-time$160k–$210k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead the Avionics Components Engineering Team to design, build, and implement sensor and actuator hardware for geo-synchronous spacecraft.

Role type

Senior IC hardware team lead (avionics/spacecraft)

Builds

In-house component hardware and systems for spacecraft sensors and actuators

Domain

Aerospace / Avionics

Required skills

Analog/mixed-signal circuit design, Board-level electronics design, Hardware design from concept to production, Team management, Vendor management, Hardware debugging and verification

Preferred skills

Signal conditioning, Sensors, Electro-mechanical actuators, Power switches, Embedded computers, FPGAs, Microcontrollers, Communication schemes (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C), C/C++/Python, Radiation effects knowledge, Environmental test experience

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a team of electrical engineers, Define spacecraft sensor and actuator requirements and architectures, Oversee design, build, and implementation of component hardware, Manage hardware development schedule, Drive hardware design and component selection, Own technical relationship with third-party suppliers, Support production and mission operations teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities