Lead Avionics Engineer

About the role

Impulse Space is looking for a Lead Avionics Engineer to develop the avionics systems for its next generation of space vehicles. The role manages a team of electrical engineers who design and test custom circuit boards, working closely with mission managers, software engineers, propulsion engineers, integration and customers. It covers everything from architecting new systems to building and operating them.

Key responsibilities

• Drive program execution and schedule
• Own system trades and analysis, requirement tracking and risk mitigation
• Support hardware from concept through design, production, integration and flight
• Lead a team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for board design, manufacturing and test
• Set and maintain high technical standards and mentor junior engineers
• Develop qualification and test campaigns to verify designs meet mission requirements
• Partner with mission managers, firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams
• Drive changes that make the system more efficient, manufacturable and reliable

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience designing electronics for rockets, spacecraft or other vehicles
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or technical project
• Preferred: Master's degree, experience developing new avionics hardware for spacecraft or rockets and owning project schedules, and experience in a startup or fast-paced agile environment
• U.S. export regulations (ITAR/EAR) apply; applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain an export license

Required skills

• Electronic component selection, analysis, simulation, schematics and layout
• Analog and digital circuit design, power management, microcontrollers
• Digital and high-speed interfaces such as SPI, Ethernet and RS-422
• Board-level troubleshooting of electronics problems
• Preferred: reliability, radiation and EMC concepts for spacecraft avionics

What we offer

• Pay range of $145,000 - $175,000 per year
• Possible long-term incentives in the form of stock options for full-time hires
• Medical, vision and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan