EVONA
Managing Principal Recruiter at EVONA
A pioneering space company developing next‑gen orbital mobility solutions is hiring an
Avionics and Software Lead
to own the full stack of spacecraft avionics and flight software for a new spacecraft development program.
In this rare opportunity you will architect, build, and validate a complete flight system from scratch on cutting‑edge propulsion‑enabled platforms designed for responsive orbital manoeuvring. You will define the avionics architecture, lead integration of radiation‑tolerant electronics, and drive flight‑software development—including GNC algorithms, EPS design, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering leads to ensure spacecraft safety, autonomy, and reliability from concept through CDR.
This is a
hands‑on leadership role
for someone excited by the challenge of building high‑performance spaceflight systems in a
rapid development environment .
What You’ll Be Doing:
Own the full avionics and flight software architecture through critical design review (CDR)
Select and integrate COTS radiation‑tolerant components for power, compute and data handling
Lead development of flight and ground software (telemetry, real‑time control, fault management)
Define and implement guidance, navigation and control (GNC) algorithms
Design electrical power systems (EPS), data bus architecture, and flight harnessing
Build and operate a flat‑sat HIL testbed for integration and validation
Develop ICDs and maintain firmware/software configuration processes
Support subsystem integration and testing campaigns
Conduct FMEA and reliability analyses
Lead subsystem design reviews and contribute to broader mission engineering milestones
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, electrical engineering or similar
8+ years of experience developing avionics or flight software for spacecraft or other high‑reliability systems
Strong background in embedded systems, spacecraft autonomy or GNC
Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust; Python for scripting/testing
Experience with radiation‑hardened processors and electronics (Microchip, Xilinx, etc.)
Familiarity with CAN, SpaceWire, RS‑422 and other bus protocols
HIL integration experience and knowledge of EMI/EMC and power distribution design principles
U.S. Person (citizenship or permanent residency) required
Autonomy frameworks or fault‑tolerant flight software
Space‑rated EPS or battery management systems
Responsive space operations or in‑space logistics
Previous experience in a startup or fast‑paced R&D environment
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Space Research and Technology
Engineering Services
Base pay range: $180,000.00/yr – $220,000.00/yr
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Avionics and Software Lead
to own the full stack of spacecraft avionics and flight software for a new spacecraft development program.
In this rare opportunity you will architect, build, and validate a complete flight system from scratch on cutting‑edge propulsion‑enabled platforms designed for responsive orbital manoeuvring. You will define the avionics architecture, lead integration of radiation‑tolerant electronics, and drive flight‑software development—including GNC algorithms, EPS design, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering leads to ensure spacecraft safety, autonomy, and reliability from concept through CDR.
This is a
hands‑on leadership role
for someone excited by the challenge of building high‑performance spaceflight systems in a
rapid development environment .
What You’ll Be Doing:
Own the full avionics and flight software architecture through critical design review (CDR)
Select and integrate COTS radiation‑tolerant components for power, compute and data handling
Lead development of flight and ground software (telemetry, real‑time control, fault management)
Define and implement guidance, navigation and control (GNC) algorithms
Design electrical power systems (EPS), data bus architecture, and flight harnessing
Build and operate a flat‑sat HIL testbed for integration and validation
Develop ICDs and maintain firmware/software configuration processes
Support subsystem integration and testing campaigns
Conduct FMEA and reliability analyses
Lead subsystem design reviews and contribute to broader mission engineering milestones
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, electrical engineering or similar
8+ years of experience developing avionics or flight software for spacecraft or other high‑reliability systems
Strong background in embedded systems, spacecraft autonomy or GNC
Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust; Python for scripting/testing
Experience with radiation‑hardened processors and electronics (Microchip, Xilinx, etc.)
Familiarity with CAN, SpaceWire, RS‑422 and other bus protocols
HIL integration experience and knowledge of EMI/EMC and power distribution design principles
U.S. Person (citizenship or permanent residency) required
Autonomy frameworks or fault‑tolerant flight software
Space‑rated EPS or battery management systems
Responsive space operations or in‑space logistics
Previous experience in a startup or fast‑paced R&D environment
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Space Research and Technology
Engineering Services
Base pay range: $180,000.00/yr – $220,000.00/yr
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