Outpost

Senior Avionics Engineer

Los Angeles, California · Senior

Work authorization required$175k-$185kDetected 8 days ago

PythonLogisticsEmbedded SystemsAvionicsElectrical Engineering

About the role

Senior Avionics Engineer Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) Launch has changed the economics of space.
We call it exologistics, space-to-Earth logistics at planetary scale.
This is not a paper concept or a distant roadmap.

Develop electrical architectures, design circuits, capture schematics, and lay out PCBAs.
Design custom electrical harnesses and oversee harness builds.
Make build vs. buy decisions to best satisfy design, schedule, and budget requirements.
Develop and support electrical ground equipment and test hardware, including HITL and FlatSat setups.
Drive root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of electronics-related issues in spacecraft and ground systems.
Contribute to defining avionics team best practices such as documentation, design reviews, and hardware-related development processes.
401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related field.
8+ years of experience designing and building electrical hardware for high-reliability applications such as aerospace, defense, or automotive.
Experience with PCBs/PCBA, Wiring & Harnessing.
Working knowledge of aerospace materials and their behavior in extreme thermal environments.
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, electronic loads).
Ability to write software scripts to automate hardware testing in Python or a similar language.
Experience designing electronics which balance radiation tolerance with budgetary and schedule constraints.
Experience with integrating a vehicle system and/or debugging system-level electrical issues.
You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Prior clean-sheet design projects in one or more of the following areas: embedded systems, power distribution, instrumentation and sensor selection, avionics, analog and mixed-signal circuits.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation: $175,000 - $185,000
(commensurate with experience).
Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.

Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered.
We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.

Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!
The Avionics team is responsible for the design, testing, and production of electronic systems for Outpost's Earth return vehicles and ground support equipment.
You'll collaborate closely with engineers across multiple domains to create efficient and sustainable solutions.
This position offers the chance to engage in all aspects of spacecraft development and own avionics subsystems from end to end, from architecture and requirements definition through design, test, integration, and providing support during flight and re-entry.
Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.

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