Avionics Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in San Carlos, California, United States

Salary: $110,000–$150,000 annually

Company

Builds infrastructure for continuous space-based solar energy and develops satellite power platforms.

What you will do

• Design and test electrical hardware for laser and optical subsystems, including power management, control systems, and signal processing.
• Develop schematics, PCB designs, and harness diagrams for laser systems and satellite subsystems.
• Integrate and validate electrical systems with detectors, sensors, laser drivers, and other optical components.
• Debug hardware and support environmental testing, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, and electromagnetic interference tests.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, thermal, software, and systems engineers on system-level integration.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to design reviews, requirements, specifications, and test plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1–5 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or optical systems.
• Experience with circuit simulation and analysis using LTspice and spreadsheets.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering stations, and laser drivers.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as Altium or OrCAD, plus strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected individual status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with high-power laser control systems and satellite electrical systems.
• Familiarity with space qualification standards and thermal-vacuum, vibration, or radiation testing.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and firmware development for optical and electrical control systems.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person work at the San Carlos headquarters on an aggressive timeline toward a 2026 space demonstration.
• Equity in hirify.global Corp.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k), paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Relocation assistance may be available, plus daily office lunch and a stocked kitchen.