Avionics DFI Engineer III
Core
Lead Development Flight Instrumentation (DFI) and imaging system design for the MK-1 lunar lander, managing the full subsystem lifecycle from concept to validation.
Role type
Senior IC Avionics DFI Engineer (Lunar Lander)
Builds
Flight instrumentation subsystems, camera architectures, and ground support equipment for lunar missions
Domain
Aerospace, Lunar Exploration, Avionics, Electro-optical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Avionics system design, Flight instrumentation, Electro-optical/imaging systems engineering, Subsystem lifecycle ownership, Hardware integration, Test campaign execution, Embedded hardware review, Supplier management, Radiation environment familiarity, Data interface standards knowledge
Preferred skills
DFI on launch vehicles/spacecraft/landers, Space-hardened camera design, Radiation testing support, Lunar/cislunar mission experience, Advanced analysis/scripting tools
Technologies
COTS avionics, Flight computing, Signal conditioning, Data acquisition systems, Sensors, Harnessing, LVDS, SpaceWire, GigE Vision, Camera Link, CSI-2, Ethernet, C++, Python
Responsibilities
Architect and design DFI solutions using custom and COTS hardware; Design, integrate, and test flight hardware assemblies; Develop and maintain ground support equipment and test electronics; Coordinate sensor installation and integration activities; Support test and flight operations including real-time monitoring and data reduction; Drive make-vs-buy trade studies for instrumentation; Manage DFI subsystem budget, schedule, and cost; Author and maintain documentation of best practices and design standards; Ensure DFI designs comply with flight safety and reliability requirements; Own camera architecture and select imaging components; Define mechanical and electrical interfaces for vehicle integration; Perform camera and DFI V&V including thermal-vac, vibe/shock, and radiation testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC