Astro Mechanica
Avionics Engineer
About this role
Astro Mechanica, an aerospace company developing supersonic flight technology, seeks an Avionics Engineer to design and implement electrical subsystems for advanced jet engines and aircraft. You'll architect fault-tolerant avionics from concept through flight validation, collaborating across disciplines in a fast-paced, test-driven environment.
What you'll do
- Architect avionics systems for flight hardware and ground-based test infrastructure including hardware-in-the-loop test beds
- Select, analyze, and integrate avionics components while managing reliability and fault tolerance
- Create engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Develop and maintain software controllers and configuration for operating hardware systems
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on system trades and technical solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems in a rapid hardware iteration environment
What they're looking for
- Wire harness design and installation
- Electronic sensor and component troubleshooting
- Electrical test equipment operation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)
- 3D CAD software
- Software programming for automation and control
- Avionics systems architecture
- Hardware-software integration
- Attention to detail and quality assurance
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options
- 401(k) program and stock options
- Flexible time-off policy including PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible work environment
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Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica develops advanced supersonic aircraft as a vertically integrated aerospace startup. The company is hiring flight software engineers, mechanical integration engineers, avionics engineers, GNC engineers, and software engineers to build control systems, propulsion avionics, design optimization tools, and systems that span structures, propulsion, and flight sciences.
View all jobs at Astro MechanicaLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing or architecting avionics systems. How did you approach reliability and fault tolerance?
- Describe a time you had to troubleshoot a complex electrical or avionics problem in a hardware iteration environment. How did you isolate the root cause?