Avionics Engineer (All Levels)

Argo Space • Full-time • Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, US • $100k - $200k / year • 1w ago

Avionics Engineer (All Levels)

As an Avionics Engineer at Argo, you will help lead the design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems for Argo's reusable in-space transport vehicles and lunar surface systems. You will be responsible for the design and implementation of high performance, high reliability avionics and electrical systems including harnessing, batteries and power systems, sensors, mechanisms, navigation, safety systems, and flight computers on demanding timelines. You will also be on the frontlines of implementation, collaborating with the Argo leadership team to understand customer requirements and feed those into vehicle and architecture design. We are hiring at all levels of experience for this role, from entry level to Principal Engineer. This is an in-person role at our El Segundo, CA headquarters.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, build, and test avionics systems for reusable transport spacecraft to make in-space transportation abundant and affordable
Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of avionics and electrical systems - PCBs, harnessing, sensors, power management, flight computers, RF systems, test equipment, and more
Drive rapid execution and iteration efforts that put hardware in orbit quickly
Foster technical excellence and ownership within the Avionics engineering team by setting a high standard for delivering results
Design avionics systems that meet company and mission goals and provide new capabilities for the in-space economy
Negotiate requirements by having a deep understanding of the company and mission objectives and providing alternative solutions
Implement test plans consistent with the risk posture of the mission and own the outcome of test campaigns
Conduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
Familiarity with and experience in PCB schematic capture, layout, and analysis
Capable of maintaining flexibility in direction under changing circumstances
Track record of delivering novel, excellent technical products
Experience managing analysis products and incorporating their feedback into design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2+ years of experience designing complex electrical and/or control systems that operate in harsh environments (spacecraft, autonomous vehicles, drones, defense, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering or physics
Experience with RF and communication system design and analysis
Experience with embedded software and microcontrollers
Experience with Altium, LTSpice, ANSYS HFSS, and similar design and analysis software
Experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations