Senior Avionics Product Engineer

The role

You will serve as the technical owner for an avionics product as it transitions from development into production. You will support production, troubleshoot technical issues, and certify hardware through Acceptance Test Procedures.

What you will do

• Own the overall technical success and execution of an assigned avionics product throughout production.
• Develop and maintain expert-level understanding of electrical design, architecture, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across production, test, integration, and fielded hardware.
• Own production schedules and drive execution to meet customer contract commitments and internal milestones.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management.
• Support active programs, customer meetings, and technical discussions as the product representative.
• Complete Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), review results, and certify production hardware.
• Review and disposition technical documentation including ATPs, discrepancy reports, and manufacturing data packages.
• Lead first-line technical evaluation of circuit boards, assemblies, and harnesses.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, production yield, quality, cost, and lead times.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience developing, testing, or supporting electronic hardware.
• Experience with avionics, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical hardware design and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing, integration, qualification, or production.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with hardware verification, acceptance testing, and production test processes.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive execution across multiple organizations.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance technical decision-making with schedule and business priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience owning a product throughout its production lifecycle.
• Experience with PCB assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, and electronic manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and production documentation.
• Experience reviewing discrepancy reports, non-conformances, and root cause investigations.
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and external vendors.
• Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes.
• Experience improving manufacturing yield, reducing cost, or shortening production lead times.
• Experience supporting customer technical meetings and program reviews.
• Familiarity with environmental, vibration, EMI/EMC, and qualification testing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

About the company

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion. They design and deliver propulsion and defense systems for national security demands.