Avionics Systems Engineer
Core
Design command and data handling (C&DH) systems and novel data handling architectures for national security space missions, integrating cryptographic and cybersecurity features.
Role type
Senior IC Avionics Systems Engineer
Builds
Command and Data Handling (C&DH) systems and encryption architectures for classified national security missions
Domain
Aerospace / National Security Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C&DH system architecture, data handling architectures, cryptographic systems, spacecraft interfaces (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire), layer 2/3 networking concepts, requirements definition and decomposition, verification planning
Preferred skills
TS/SCI clearance, full spacecraft design lifecycle experience, NSA Type 1 encryption device expertise, space environment design (radiation effects, SEU mitigation), electrical system design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, LTspice), Python scripting
Technologies
Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, I2C, SPI, Serial, VLANs, QoS, IP, TCP/UDP, routing, Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, LTspice, MS Visio, Python
Responsibilities
Participate in C&DH system architecture, trade studies, and concept development with integrated cryptographic and cybersecurity features; Translate system data handling and security requirements into actionable subsystem and component-level specifications; Own verification and validation planning for data handling and encryption hardware; Drive technical excellence through design reviews and cross-functional collaboration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
