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Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Long Beach, California, United States

$150k-$200k / year

full-timeseniorspace

💼 About This Role

You'll function as a responsible engineer for avionics systems across the full lifecycle of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You'll define detailed designs, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure flight readiness through system-level testing and troubleshooting. This role offers the chance to mentor fellow engineers and contribute to pioneering space habitat development.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Function as responsible engineer for avionics systems across design, integration, test, launch, and operations.
  • Define detailed systems design including interfaces, budgets, harness capabilities, and fault tolerance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and scope designs from concept to production.
  • Develop system-level test plans for integrated flight hardware to verify readiness.

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience with avionics design, analysis, system-level integration, or unit-level testing.
  • Experience with systems engineering principles as applied to spacecraft development.
  • Experience with lifecycle development for space systems including requirement definition and verification.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience defining and verifying flight software interfaces.
  • Experience with system design and test of subsystems like power, GNC, RF, or human interfaces.
  • Experience with high-reliability/fault-tolerant electronics for aerospace or defense.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏥 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Generous PTO with up to 20+ days vacation for exempt staff plus cash-out option.
  • 🍽️ Free meals and drinks including snacks, coffee, dinner, and subsidized lunch.
  • 🏋️ ClassPass credits and mental healthcare through Spring Health.
  • 📈 Company equity and 401(k) retirement plan access.

🚩 Heads Up

  • Pay range listed for two levels (Senior and Staff) with overlapping salary, creating ambiguity about actual level.
  • Willingness to work evenings/weekends required for critical milestones.
  • U.S. export control compliance may restrict candidates.
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