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Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Los AngelesFull-time$140k2026-05-06 → 2026-11-10
U.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Responsible Engineer for Avionics system design, analysis, testing, and integration of computing, power, instrumentation, RF, and GNC sensors on high-power satellites.

Role type

Senior IC Avionics Systems Engineer

Builds

High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems

Required skills

Avionics system design, radiation hardening, EMI/EMC analysis, RF system integration, GNC sensor integration, hardware test automation, Python, Rust, PCB layout, electrical test equipment operation

Preferred skills

Spacecraft charging mitigation, thermal vacuum testing, vibration/shock testing, NX CAD, Altium, Linux, Bash, C++, MODBUS, flight software state machines

Technologies

Python, Rust, NX, Altium, Linux, Bash, C++, MODBUS

Responsibilities

Lead design trades and integrate Avionics into spacecraft systems; Execute component and system testing on flight hardware; Design and build Avionics production infrastructure; Write modular test and automation software; Manage project milestones and schedule execution

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC