Head of Avionics

• Lead, grow and inspire a team of Avionics engineers tasked with building space flight hardware. 
• Create and lead initial design and analyses of space capsule avionics hardware and software from component design through integration and testing.
• Develop robust system architectures that meet specifications, qualifications, and customer requirements. These systems include power systems, telemetry and communications, critical sensors, controllers, etc.
• Coordinate needs from all subsystems (GNC, Propulsion, Structures, etc.) to implement necessary hardware and features for mission capability.
• Develop and integrate testing procedures and hardware to perform Hardware in the Loop (HITL/HIL) testing.
• Work with vendors to develop subsystems/systems with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf components and systems.
• Design and integrate mechanical systems for mounting and thermal requirements of the avionics systems.

What It Takes: 

• 5+ years’ experience with the full design, build, test cycle for embedded systems, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and electronics.
• 5+ years’ experience with PCB design, debugging, and manufacturing. Including hands-on experience with wire and harness soldering & PCB assembly.
• Project experience with complex electrical systems.
• 2+ years' of leading an engineering team. 

What We’d Love: 

• Bachelors' degree from an accredited university in a relevant field.
• Experience implementing mixed-signal circuit boards.
• Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software) and SPICE-based simulators.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment. 
• Ability to manage a team of avionics/electrical subject matter experts and set technical direction.

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
• Position may require standing, bending, and working directly with hardware on the floor for extended periods of time.

Where You’ll Be:

• Our office headquarters is located in Torrance, CA.  All jobs require you to work onsite unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• If working remote is an option, other major metropolitan locations in the U.S. with relevance to the space industry may be possible.
• Travel may be required (up to 30%) for this role.

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $160,000 - $220,000.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.