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Principal Avionics Systems Engineer

K2 Space· Avionics
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Los Angeles, CA$180k - $240kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Lead Responsible Engineer for system design, analysis, testing and integration of Avionics with focus on spacecraft charging, radiation, EMI, and RF for high-power satellites; partner with cross-functional teams to perform architecture trades, develop hardware, and qualify avionics for MEO/GEO environments.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Responsible Engineer for Avionics system design, performance, and hardware across the computing, power system, instrumentation, RF components, GNC sensors, and harnessing on the satellite bus
  • Collaborate closely within the cross functional Engineering teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, and integrate the design into the spacecraft systems
  • Create and update technical documentation including system diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, procedures, test/anomaly reports
  • Execute Avionics component and system testing on flight hardware through development acceptance, qualification, and integration testing
  • Support spacecraft integration testing, production issue dispositions, troubleshooting failures, and managing overall spacecraft risk
  • Design, develop and build Avionics production infrastructure
  • Write modular, reusable test, analysis, and automation software in Python and Rust
  • Effectively manage and communicate project plan, milestones, and schedule execution

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 8+ years of experience in the architectural design, development, test, and integration of space-grade avionics systems
  • Experience programmatically interfacing with hardware test automation and data analysis tasks
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere
  • Creative problem solver that can assess risk and make collaborative design and development decisions

Skills

Required:Avionics system designHardware integration and testingDocumentation and diagrammingPython and Rust

Benefits

  • Base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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