Avionics EngineerLocation: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week)Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S.
government with multiple missions ahead. We're a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.The TeamWe're looking for a hands-on Avionics Engineer to design, build, and test the avionics systems that power Outpost's return vehicles. This role owns hardware from flight computers and power distribution to sensor integration and communications, working across the full lifecycle from architecture through flight.
You'll work closely with structures, software, and integration and test teams to deliver avionics that survive launch, orbital, and reentry environments. You'll report to engineering leadership and have direct ownership over the systems you build.Responsibilities:Design, build, and test avionics hardware for the return vehicle, from flight computers to power systems and sensor suitesSupport component- and system-level qualification testing, including vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMCSupport avionics integration with the vehicle harness, structures, and software teamsTroubleshoot hardware issues during integration, test, and flight operationsDevelop test procedures and support flight readiness reviewsContribute to avionics architecture decisions balancing reliability, mass, and costSupport vehicle assembly, integration, and testQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience3+ years designing and testing avionics hardware for aerospace or similarly complex systemsExperience with flight computers, power distribution units, sensor integration, or communication systemsProficiency with schematic capture and circuit analysis toolsExperience with embedded systems debugging, oscilloscopes, and lab test equipmentStrong understanding of avionics architecture for launch, orbital, or reentry environmentsAbility to work cross-functionally with software, structures, and test teamsPreferred Experience:Experience with radiation-tolerant or flight-heritage avionics componentsFamiliarity with reentry or hypersonic vehicle environmentsExperience with FPGA or embedded firmware developmentBackground at a launch vehicle, satellite, or spacecraft companyCompensation:Competitive compensation: $130,000 - $150,000; (commensurate with experience)Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impactMeaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help createMedical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones coveredCompany-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more securityRecharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealthDaily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energizedWork shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructurePet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission tooMonthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!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