Avionics Engineer

About the Company

TerraFirma is redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, the company is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer by applying principles of simplification, iteration, and automation to infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design wiring harnesses, circuits, and systems for drive-by-wire machinery in rugged outdoor environments
• Drive DFM/DFT improvements to simplify builds, reduce ambiguity, and enhance field serviceability
• Support vehicle builds and retrofits by resolving installation issues and improving harness routing
• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, harness drawings, assembly procedures, and bills of materials
• Assemble and install harnessing and circuits for development testing and field operations
• Perform debugging, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations using measurement equipment
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to streamline production and improve quality

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Practical experience working on electrical systems
• Ability to relocate to Austin, TX
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends to support critical deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Circuit design fundamentals and component selection experience
• Experience qualifying systems for high vibration or outdoor environments
• Proficiency with electrical measuring equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal analyzer)
• Experience building wiring harnesses and assembling circuit boards
• Understanding of fail-safe design principles
• Experience designing and debugging computer networks (Ethernet, CAN bus, Cellular, WIFI)
• Experience creating technical documentation for technicians