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Principal Technical Lead Engineer, Rocket Engine Avionics & Control Systems

6 Locations💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-08 → 2026-07-30

Core

Primary technical authority for avionics systems within specific rocket engine programs, defining architecture and ensuring safety/performance/reliability.

Role type

Principal Technical Lead Engineer (Rocket Engine Avionics & Control Systems)

Builds

Avionics and control subsystems for reusable rocket engines

Domain

Aerospace propulsion and avionics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Avionics architecture, embedded systems design, control system development, system-level requirements management, model-based design, simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop testing, data communication protocols, technical risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Safety-critical software standards (DO-178C, IEC 61508), fault detection and recovery design, Rust/C/C++ for embedded systems, physics-based modeling tools, configuration management tools

Technologies

MATLAB/Simulink, Python, EtherCAT, CAN, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, AMESIM, Modelica, Windchill, DOORS

Responsibilities

Define and drive technical vision/architecture for engine avionics; lead design reviews with full approval authority; manage system-level requirements and interfaces; oversee integration of avionics hardware/software into test facilities; develop simulation and HIL test strategies; mentor engineers; support critical test campaigns and flight operations

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic vision

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