Lead Avionics Engineer

An innovative spacecraft startup is seeking a Lead Avionics Engineer to own the design, integration, and testing of spacecraft avionics systems across multiple upcoming flight programs.

This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys leading hands‑on spacecraft hardware development in a fast‑moving environment.

• Lead spacecraft electrical interface design, integration, and test activities.
• Design and develop avionics subsystems and flat‑sat environment.
• Support RF integration, radio testing, and ground simulator setup.
• Own EMI/EMC and grounding strategies for the spacecraft system.
• Develop power budgets, communications architectures, and protocol selection.
• Drive electrical integration procedures and verification campaigns.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the technical team’s growth.

• 5–10 years of spacecraft avionics or electrical engineering experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with PCB design, harnessing, and spacecraft integration.
• Experience with EDA tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle.
• Familiarity with NASA GEVS standards.
• Experience leading integration and testing efforts preferred.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced startup environment.

• Help build spacecraft for high‑visibility government and commercial missions.
• Opportunity to contribute to next‑generation spacecraft automation initiatives.
• Collaborative, engineering‑first company culture.

If you think that you could be a fit, we’d love to hear from you.