Katalyst Labs

Avionics Manager, Spacecraft

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Sponsorship not specified$177k-$217kDetected 21 days ago

CybersecurityFPGAEmbedded SystemsAvionicsRoboticsAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story.
Katalyst Culture: Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
You'll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real.

Lead the avionics organization responsible for spacecraft electronics, embedded software, communications, power systems, sensors, harnessing, and fault management.
Own avionics architecture across multiple spacecraft programs from concept through flight operations.
Oversight of power electronics design, development, testing, and integration to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance with technical requirements.
Drive hardware and software development efforts, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.
Establish avionics engineering processes, standards, and design reviews.
Partner closely with Systems, GNC, Robotics, Flight Software, and Mission Operations teams.
Lead avionics integration, environmental testing, and flight qualification campaigns.
Develop technical roadmaps for future avionics capabilities supporting robotic servicing missions.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing avionics team.
Support customer engagements, technical reviews, and proposal efforts.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
3+ years leading technical teams or engineering organizations.
Experience with integration, verification, and qualification testing of hardware/software systems.
Strong understanding of reliability, redundancy, fault management, and mission-critical architectures.
Spacecraft development experience through launch and on-orbit operations.
Experience with radiation-tolerant electronics and space-qualified hardware.
Familiarity with CAN, SpaceWire, Ethernet, RS-422/485, SPI, I2C, and spacecraft communication architectures.
Experience with FPGA-based systems and high-reliability embedded software.
Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst.
You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses.
You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it's harder.
You'll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.
What We're Looking For
We are not building the trains.
We are building the machines that lay down the tracks.

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