Senior Avionics Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Avionics Engineer (Aerospace/Avionics): Developing and integrating avionics systems for satellites and lunar landers with an accent on flight hardware, power management, and mission-critical autonomy. Focus on creating component specifications, troubleshooting subsystem anomalies, and ensuring flight hardware reliability in deep space environments.

Location: Englewood, Colorado. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorization

Salary: $126,000 - $189,000 a year

Company

Pioneering cost-effective lunar transportation to make space accessible for scientific discovery and commercial ventures.

What you will do

• Create specifications and drawings for circuit boards and wire harnesses for flight items and ground support equipment.
• Coordinate with systems engineering to author and manage avionics requirements and verification plans.
• Troubleshoot and debug subsystem anomalies throughout development, AI&T, and flight operation phases.
• Integrate and verify GNC sensors and boards within Flat Sat environments and flight vehicles.
• Collaborate with the Japan-based design team to resolve local fabrication and design issues.
• Develop and prepare ground support and facility equipment for space vehicle products.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Science.
• 7+ years of experience in avionics component or system design, development, and testing.
• Expertise in requirements definition, decomposition, and verification/validation.
• Proficiency with lab and test equipment for design validation and characterization.
• Knowledge of avionics industry standards (e.g., NASA, SMC, IPC, J-STD).
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or ITAR-eligible.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of specific experience working with spacecraft avionics systems.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and layout tools such as Altium.
• Experience with spacecraft sensors like IMUs, star trackers, and sun sensors.
• Basic knowledge of communication components (SDRs, RF PAs, RF switches).
• Experience with FPGA programming and git workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, dental) with 100% company-paid options.
• Hybrid work flexibility depending on role and program stage.
• Retirement savings via 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous PTO including 18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 17 paid holidays.
• Equity participation through a stock option program.
• Professional development stipends and continuous learning opportunities.