Avionics Engineer

Position Title: Avionics Engineer Location: Hawthorne, CA (In-office only) Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Work Policy: On-site Start Timeline: ASAP Why join Build zero-to-one spacecraft systems with high ownership Join Sequoia’s first space investment since SpaceX Contribute in a fast-paced, high-impact environment Work on hardware going to orbit Compensation Base Salary: $90,000 – $225,000 (dependent on experience, level, and location) Equity: TBD shares Relocation Assistance: $5,000 – $10,000 Tech environment Systems: Flight computers, power systems, communication, ADCS electronics Infrastructure: Flatsats, GPS/power/comm simulations Testing: Vibration, shock, thermal, thermal vacuum Hardware: PCBAs, high-reliability space electronics Role summary This role leads electronic subsystem design for the company’s first spacecraft, covering architecture, prototyping, testing, and flight validation of space-ready electronics. Responsibilities Own avionics system-level design and architecture Prototype and validate flight computers, communication systems, power and ADCS electronics Develop test infrastructure (flatsat, GPS sim, power sim, comms sim) Lead qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal, thermal vacuum) Debug, iterate, and deliver flight hardware Must-have qualifications Designed and validated PCBAs for the space environment or other high-performance environments/vehicles Owned multiple high-reliability electronics subsystems from concept to deployment Strong debugging and system troubleshooting skills Comfortable with autonomy and high-speed iteration Preferred qualifications BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering Experience in spacecraft, satellites, aerospace, or high-performance adjacent fields