Principal Avionics Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership on the development of next-generation space systems, driving avionics strategy, architecture, and delivery while mentoring engineering teams.
Role type
Principal Avionics Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Spacecraft avionics architectures, onboard computing, communications, power management, and data handling systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Avionics engineering for spacecraft/satellites, Avionics architecture design, Systems engineering principles, Requirements management, Verification and validation, Multidisciplinary team interface management, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
ECSS standards, Space-qualified hardware development, Embedded systems, Flight software, AIT and qualification campaigns, Fault tolerance and redundancy architectures, Programme reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR)
Technologies
Flight computers, Communications systems, Electrical architectures, Onboard networking
Responsibilities
Lead development and definition of spacecraft avionics architectures, Drive technical decisions and provide subject matter expertise, Define avionics requirements aligned with system objectives, Support integration of onboard computing and power systems, Manage avionics interfaces across multidisciplinary teams, Lead engineering trade studies and risk assessments, Support verification, validation, and qualification activities, Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & mentorship