Avionics Hardware Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Avionics Hardware Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and developing core compute, sensing, and power electronics for safety-critical automated aviation systems with an accent on circuit board level design and integrated electro-mechanical systems. Focus on testing, root-cause analysis, and ensuring hardware reliability in a safety-critical environment.

Location: On-site in Mountain View, CA. Must be a U.S. person or eligible for export-controlled technology access.

Salary: $110,000 – $168,000

Company

A mission-driven team building safety-enhancing automated aviation technology to transform air transportation.

What you will do

• Design, analyze, document, and troubleshoot electronic assemblies from circuit board to integrated system level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.
• Drive hardware improvements through benchtop, environmental, and on-aircraft testing.
• Perform root-cause investigations to rectify anomalous behavior in safety-critical systems.
• Own hardware development throughout the full product life-cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent experience.
• Must be based in Mountain View, CA (on-site role).
• Must be a U.S. person or eligible for U.S. export control authorization.
• Professional experience with ECAD tools like Altium.
• Ability to methodically diagnose and solve complex electronic hardware problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience designing electronics for harsh environmental standards (aerospace, military, or automotive).
• Proficiency with Python or MATLAB for test scripting and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus equity (stock options).
• Comprehensive medical benefits and 401k contribution.
• Fast-paced, mission-driven environment with hands-on hardware ownership.
• Casual work environment with a collaborative team.