Principal Avionics Hardware Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and test critical spacecraft avionics hardware and power systems from component to integrated system levels, including hands-on fabrication and testing.
Role type
Principal Avionics Hardware Engineer (Spacecraft Systems)
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for human spaceflight
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics / Power Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Avionics hardware design, Power system architecture, Hands-on hardware fabrication, PCB layout, Schematic capture, Radiation hardening analysis, Sensor interface design, Circuit analysis, System integration, Test plan development
Preferred skills
Spaceflight mission avionics development, Environmental testing (thermal/vacuum/vibration), High-voltage power systems, Systems engineering processes
Technologies
Altium Designer, Cadence, SPICE, MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016
Responsibilities
Design and analyze vehicle power systems (generation, storage, regulation, distribution); Perform hands-on fabrication of wire harnesses and prototype electronics; Design for space radiation environment (TID, SEE); Define requirements for sensors and electrical interfaces; Collaborate on vehicle layout and packaging; Develop schematics and manage PCB layout; Create test plans for hardware verification; Troubleshoot complex hardware issues across integrated systems.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship