Avionics Manager

Are you a Lead Avionics Engineer looking to own complete spacecraft programmes from concept through flight? Do you want to shape next generation avionics that will support future lunar missions? Are you ready to lead technically while remaining hands on with cutting edge spaceflight hardware? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.

Impulse Space is transforming access beyond Low Earth Orbit through a growing fleet of in space transportation vehicles. Founded by Tom Mueller and built by a team behind some of the most reliable launch systems in history, the company develops high performance spacecraft that deliver payloads across Earth orbit, lunar trajectories and beyond. With proven vehicles already operating and ambitious next generation programmes underway, Impulse Space is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation.

This opportunity offers the chance to own major spacecraft avionics programmes from requirements through flight hardware delivery. You will help define new spacecraft architecture, influence next generation avionics development, support future lunar capability and work directly with customers as the technical face of the programme. Backed by significant funding, equity participation and a fast moving engineering culture, you will have the opportunity to lead complex programmes without stepping away from hands on engineering.

As a Lead Avionics Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing avionics systems for Impulse Space's next generation vehicles. Working across the full spacecraft electronics ecosystem, you will partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, flight ready hardware while driving programme execution and technical excellence.

• Drive programme execution, technical delivery and schedule performance across multiple spacecraft programmes
• Own system architecture, requirements management, technical trade studies and risk mitigation activities
• Lead the development of avionics hardware from concept through design, production, integration and flight
• Guide multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for design, manufacturing, testing and qualification activities
• Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to shape requirements and technical direction

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience designing electronics for spacecraft, launch vehicles or other complex vehicle platforms
• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design, power systems and high speed interfaces
• Proven ability to lead technical teams or complex engineering projects within demanding environments
• Hands on experience troubleshooting and developing board level electronics throughout the product lifecycle

In return, the Lead Avionics Engineer will gain broad ownership across flight computers, power systems, battery management, payload interfaces and engine controllers while helping shape future spaceflight capability.

This is a rare opportunity to influence new hardware development, contribute to lunar ambitions and accelerate your leadership career within one of the most exciting companies in the New Space sector.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.