Avionics Engineer

Avionics Engineer

$125,000 - $175,000 - Equity + Enhanced career progression + Health benefits + 401k + PTO + Innovative start-up environment

Austin, Texas (On-Site role)

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Are you an Avionics Engineer looking for enhanced technical and career progression at a well-funded, defense start-up that value real ownership and innovation? This is a pivotal role where you'll serve as the go-to avionics expert within a growing startup. You'll tackle real technical challenges, make meaningful contributions from day one, and accelerate your career as the company scales.

This well-funded, tight-knit team of top-tier engineers prioritizes genuine innovation with a low-bureaucracy approach. Their mission is to redefine the design and production of advanced missile systems.

You will design, build, and take full ownership of the avionics systems. This is a true zero-to-one role with significant technical responsibility and meaningful mission impact, offering the opportunity to help shape the company as it scales while accelerating your own growth.

This role would suit an Avionics Engineer looking for real ownership and impact at a well-funded, early-stage start-up at the forefront of innovation in the defense industry.

• Architect and develop flight avionics systems, including flight computers, power distribution, sensors, and telemetry
• Own end-to-end avionics integration across GNC, propulsion, and ground systems
• Lead system bring-up, testing, and fault diagnosis from bench validation through flight
• Design with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and scalability

• US Citizen
• Hands‑on experience developing and flying real aerospace hardware
• Strong background in embedded systems and avionics engineering
• Comfortable owning complex systems end to end in an early‑stage environment

Reference Number: BBBH
269494

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tiernan Conlon at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.