Avionics Engineer I - Electron Avionics Systems
Core
Designing, developing, and implementing electrical systems and wire harnesses for the Electron launch vehicle to ensure robust connectivity and mission success.
Role type
Entry-level IC avionics engineer (electrical systems)
Builds
Electrical interconnections, wire harnesses, schematics, and BOMs for the Electron rocket
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical system design, wire harness design, schematic creation, signal integrity analysis, power budgeting, EMI/EMC assessment, PCB design, test equipment operation, Python for automation
Preferred skills
Serial communication protocols (RS-422, RS-485, SPI, I2C, CAN), IPC-620/NASA-STD 8739.4 fabrication standards, analog/digital/mixed-signal PCB design, sensor signal conditioning, configuration management
Technologies
Altium Designer, KiCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, Siemens NX, RapidHarness, Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Multimeters, Data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
Design and manage electrical interconnections between avionics systems; Develop schematic and 3D routing designs for complex flight harnesses; Generate production-ready schematics, BOMs, manufacturing drawings, and ICDs; Execute signal integrity analysis, power budgets, grounding studies, and EMI/EMC assessments; Design and build prototype harnesses to validate concepts; Conduct analytical trade-offs to optimize designs for mass, cost, and reliability; Support launch campaigns including troubleshooting and real-time anomaly resolution
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC