Sr. Avionics Engineer

Position Summary

Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and creative electrical engineer to develop solutions for next-generation satellite Avionics. We seek candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong experience in aerospace programs to the team.

The Sr. Avionics Engineer’s primary responsibility is to lead the design, manufacturing, and testing of next‑generation, high‑performance satellite avionics hardware. The role requires a proactive, learning‑oriented engineer capable of tackling complex and potentially unfamiliar challenges in a fast‑moving environment.

• Support the development of board‑level design specifications to ensure compatibility with mission environments (SWaP, radiation, lifetime, etc.) and flow down subsystem requirements, covering all phases of the development lifecycle, including Design for Cost, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Test.
• Lead the electrical design of circuit boards and electronics modules, including part selection, ECAD entry, circuit simulation, and analysis.
• Lead or manage PCB layout, signal integrity analysis, and review and approve final PCB manufacturing data packages.
• Manage subcontracts for PCB fabrication and assembly, and lead inspection of final products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Lead test specification development, author and execute test plans, procure necessary test equipment and hardware, and author final test reports.

• Support design requirements specification and testing for hardware interfaces, FPGA development, and software development.
• Support system design reviews and cross‑functional engineering activities (thermal, mechanical, radiation, reliability, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific area.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in STEM or related scientific area.

• Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a Master’s degree.
• Proven track record working with aerospace hardware and/or software systems from conceptual design through testing, deployment, and operations.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer for electronic circuit design and PCB layout.
• Expertise in high‑speed design and signal integrity, including applications with FPGAs, SOCs, Ethernet, and Space Wire.
• Proficiency in using standard electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, etc.).
• Familiarity with electrical parts stress analysis, worst‑case circuit analysis, and design FMEAs.
• Experience with FPGA firmware and software development is a plus.
• Experience with VPX hardware design is a plus.
• Experience with space environmental effects on electronic circuits is a plus.
• Team‑oriented and ready to work in a multi‑functional, multi‑cultural, fast‑moving, and complex/technical environment.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.

• Periodic travel (less than 20%) to Airbus U.S. facilities or partner companies.
• Occasional international travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance.
• Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above is highly desirable.

• Vision: must be able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment.
• Hearing: must be able to hear conversations in person and via teleconference, and interpret safety warnings or alarms.
• Equipment Operation: must operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: must be able to carry documents, electronic equipment, and/or supplies up to 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Lifting: must be able to lift documents, electronic equipment, and/or supplies up to 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Sitting: must be able to sit for long periods while working on a computer.
• Squatting/Kneeling: must be able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items on lower shelves.
• Standing: must be able to stand for long periods.
• Walking: must be able to walk through office and outside areas,…