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Principal Avionics Systems Engineer

Los Angeles💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-05-06 → 2026-08-01

Core

Responsible Engineer for system design, analysis, testing, and integration of Avionics for high-power satellites, focusing on spacecraft charging, radiation, EMI, and RF.

Role type

Principal Avionics Systems Engineer

Builds

High-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Avionics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Architectural design of space-grade avionics, system integration, hardware testing, technical documentation, risk management, Python, Rust, electrical test equipment operation, PCB design, Linux, Bash, C++, MODBUS

Preferred skills

Environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, radiation, EMI/EMC), vehicle grounding architecture, NX CAD, Altium, vehicle level testing, flight software state machines, power analysis

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, create technical documentation including schematics and procedures, support spacecraft integration and troubleshooting, write modular test and automation software

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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