Senior Avionics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop highly reliable, radiation-tolerant electronics for satellite operations
• Lead the design of critical sub-systems including power distribution, sensor aggregation, and flight computer systems
• Drive the full electronics design lifecycle from concept and requirements gathering through schematic capture, layout, simulation, and verification
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, thermal, software, RF, and manufacturing) to solve complex engineering challenges
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet strict quality and reliability standards
• Develop and maintain project schedules and assist in recruiting and hiring new team members

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar technical degree
• 5+ years of professional experience in fast-paced product design cycles
• 5+ years of experience in board-level hardware design from concept through production
• Strong analog and mixed-signal circuit design skills
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status (required for export control compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing signal conditioning, sensors, electro-mechanical actuators, or power switches
• Proficiency with FPGAs, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (RS-485, SPI, Ethernet, I2C)
• Knowledge of radiation effects and environmental testing
• Strong understanding of C, C++, or Python
• Experience leading engineering teams or working across multiple disciplines

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($145,000 - $235,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites already on orbit and a growing backlog of commercial contracts, Astranis is at the forefront of satellite communications technology.