Electrical Avionics Engineer

This opportunity is with a space organization headquartered in San Jose, California.

We’re seeking an Electrical Avionics Engineer to design, build, test, and support flight avionics for advanced spacecraft systems. This role involves working on high-performance, low-cost, and low-mass hardware such as flight computers, cameras, and power systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling complex, hands-on engineering challenges.

• Develop avionics units in one or more of the following areas:
• Flight computer, data handling, and payload interface systems
• Power converters and power distribution systems
• Attitude determination sensors and cameras
• High power microwave amplifiers
• Perform PCB schematic capture and layout
• Perform detailed technical review of electronics design and PCB layouts
• Assist in developing test plans for flight qualification of avionics (TVAC, vibe, thermal, radiation, EMC/EMI, etc.)

• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer
• Experience designing electronics for the space environment (LEO, GEO and deep space) including radiation, thermal, and vibe
• Experience defining spacecraft avionics architectures and developing associated budgets
• Experience performing radiation test campaigns
• Familiarity with embedded software development
• Deep technical expertise in at least one of the following areas:
• High-speed digital design: FPGAs, microprocessors, high speed memory, high speed communication buses
• Power electronics: power converters, load switches, etc.
• RF electronics: mixers, local oscillators, power amplifiers
• Mixed-signal electronics: ADCs and DACs, image sensors, analog front-ends
• Experience with circuit simulation software such as LTSpice
• Previous experience working on DoD and other USG development and deployment programs
• Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline