Senior Avionics Engineer

About the Role

Company Mission

Responsibilities

• Design and test satellite electrical hardware focused on compute power management, FPGA-based boards, and signal processing.
• Develop schematics, PCB designs, and harness diagrams for laser systems and satellite subsystems.
• Test and debug electrical hardware under varied environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, thermal, and compute engineering teams on system integration.
• Maintain system requirements, design specifications, test plans, and other technical documentation.
• Support thermal-vacuum, vibration, and electromagnetic-interference testing for space qualification.
• Participate in customer and internal design reviews and recommend system improvements.
• Improve electrical engineering laboratory design and development processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of electrical design experience, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or computing systems.
• Circuit simulation and analysis experience using LTspice, spreadsheets, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering stations, or similar lab equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and electrical-system debugging skills in laboratory environments.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as Altium or OrCAD.
• Familiarity with control systems, sensors, and optical platform integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with accelerated computing systems.
• Familiarity with space qualification standards and thermal-vacuum, vibration, or radiation testing.
• Experience working with thermal and mechanical engineering teams.
• Understanding of satellite electrical systems and space power distribution.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range is $150,000–$200,000, with the offer dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Benefits include equity, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and possible relocation assistance.
• The office provides daily lunch and a stocked kitchen.

ITAR Requirement

• The role is listed in Kent, Washington and requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.
• Applicants must meet the stated U.S. Person or export-authorization requirements.