17h ago

Senior Avionics Engineer

Playa Vista, California, United States

$137k-$193k / year

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๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll be personally responsible for the architecture and implementation of core avionics elements for Inversion's next-generation re-entry vehicles. You'll own the complete lifecycle of avionics hardware from concept through qualified delivery. This role reports directly to the Director of Engineering, Avionics and sets technical standards for future team growth.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Develop complete avionics systems from concept through qualified hardware delivery
  • Lead technical execution of avionics hardware builds including PCB design and harnessing
  • Collaborate with propulsion, GNC, thermal, and software teams for system integration
  • Design and qualify digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit boards through environmental testing

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years in design, build, and test of satellite or spacecraft flight computer hardware
  • Proficiency in mixed-signal and digital circuit simulations
  • Hands-on experience with Altium Designer or similar PCB design software

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Background in high-reliability or safety-critical systems for spacecraft or automotive
  • Proficiency with C/C++, Python, or Rust
  • Experience with VHDL or Verilog RTL languages

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary range $137k-$193k
  • ๐Ÿข In-office presence in Playa Vista, CA
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Equity opportunities (implied by startup context)
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ ITAR compliance support for U.S. persons

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewยท 4 hours
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