Lead Avionics EngineerAs a Lead Avionics Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the Avionic systems for Impulse's next generation of space vehicles. You will manage a team of talented electrical engineers who design and test custom circuit boards, working to rapidly develop high reliability electronics. You will work directly with mission managers, software engineers, propulsion engineers, integration, and customers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of spacecraft electronics development, from architecting new systems to building and operating them.ResponsibilitiesDrive program execution and scheduleOwn system trades and analysis, requirement tracking, and risk mitigationSupport hardware from concept through design, production, integration, and flightLead a team of electrical engineers and mechanical engineers responsible for board design, manufacturing, and testEstablish and maintain high technical standards and mentor junior engineersDevelop qualification and test campaigns to verify designs meet mission requirementsPartner with mission managers, firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teamsDrive changes that make the system more efficient, manufacturable, and reliableMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field5+ years professional experience designing electronics for rockets, spacecraft, or other vehiclesExperience with electronic component selection, analysis, simulation, schematics, and layoutKnowledge of analog and digital circuit design, power management, microcontrollers, digital and high-speed interfaces (SPI, ethernet, RS-422, etc.)Hands on experience troubleshooting electronics problems at the board level1+ years of experience leading a team or technical projectPreferred Skills and ExperienceMaster's degree in electrical engineering or related fieldSelf-motivated with proven ability to lead a technical team and resolve critical issuesExperience developing new avionics hardware relevant to spacecraft or rockets and owning project schedulesExperience with reliability, radiation, EMC and other relevant concepts when designing avionics for spacecraftExperience in a startup or fast paced agile development environmentCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S.
resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.About Impulse SpaceImpulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles.
The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go. Apply NowOur Hiring ProcessStage 1: Application ReceivedStage 2: Resume ReviewStage 3: Intro Phone InterviewStage 4: Technical Phone Interview(s)Stage 5: Onsite InterviewStage 6: Offer!Don't see the right opportunity? Register your interest and be notified when it becomes availableRegister Your Interest