EVONA
Spacecraft Avionics Lead Engineer
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. This is a rare opportunity to architect, build, and validate a complete flight system from scratch, working on cutting‑edge propulsion‑enabled platforms designed for responsive orbital manoeuvring.
Base pay range $200,000 / yr - $240,000 / yr
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 a related field
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
Experience with autonomy frameworks or fault‑tolerant flight software
Experience with space‑rated EPS or battery management systems
Experience in startup or fast‑paced R&D environments
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
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Avionics and Software Lead
to own the full stack of spacecraft avionics and flight software for a new Spacecraft Development. This is a rare opportunity to architect, build, and validate a complete flight system from scratch, working on cutting‑edge propulsion‑enabled platforms designed for responsive orbital manoeuvring.
Base pay range $200,000 / yr - $240,000 / yr
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 a related field
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
Experience with autonomy frameworks or fault‑tolerant flight software
Experience with space‑rated EPS or battery management systems
Experience in startup or fast‑paced R&D environments
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
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