Astro Mechanica
Avionics Engineer
San Francisco. Posted 2 months ago
The role
The Avionics Engineer will architect, design, configure, and improve electrical subsystems for jet engines and aircraft. This role involves bridging hardware and software through design, validation, and flight operations.
What you will do
- Architect avionics systems for flight hardware and ground-based test infrastructure.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on system trades and implementation.
- Own avionics component selection, analysis, and integration.
- Draft engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring pinout diagrams.
- Develop and maintain software controllers and configuration for operating hardware systems.
- Troubleshoot, root cause, and resolve problems in a rapid hardware iteration environment.
Required qualifications
- Experience with wire harnesses and associated sub-components
- Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components
- Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
- Experience with 3D CAD software
- Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks
- Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
- Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program
- Transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
About the company
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. The team is composed of engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace through a flat structure.