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Communication
Collaboration
Schematics
Manufacturing
Documentation
Schematic Capture
Oscilloscope
Logic Analyzer
Firmware
Hardware Development
System Integration
Testing
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Microcontrollers
SPI
I2C
UART
USB
PCI Express
MIPI
PCB
Signal Integrity
Altium Designer
PCB Design
Debugging
Ethernet
Switches
Computer Networking
Computer Hardware
Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit
Interfaces
Sensors
Aerospace
Electronics
Embedded Systems
Firmware Development
Avionics
AV
Audiovisual

Communication
Collaboration
Schematics
Manufacturing
Documentation
Schematic Capture
Oscilloscope
Logic Analyzer
Firmware
Hardware Development
System Integration
Testing
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Microcontrollers
SPI
I2C
UART
USB
PCI Express
MIPI
PCB
Signal Integrity
Altium Designer
PCB Design
Debugging
Ethernet
Switches
Computer Networking
Computer Hardware
Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit
Interfaces
Sensors
Aerospace
Electronics
Embedded Systems
Firmware Development
Avionics
AV
Audiovisual

Summary

Senior Avionics Engineer - Build the Flight Electronics Behind Next-Generation Spacecraft

Denver, Colorado | On-site

Opportunity Summary

Join a venture-backed aerospace company developing next-generation spacecraft technologies designed to expand what is possible in orbit. As the company advances from prototype hardware toward flight-ready systems, this role will own the design and development of the spacecraft's digital avionics architecture. This position focuses on high-speed digital electronics, embedded hardware, sensor integration, and communication interfaces that enable spacecraft computing, navigation, and control. You'll work closely with firmware, software, and systems engineers while taking ownership from initial architecture through PCB design, hardware validation, and integration.

About Us

We are an early-stage aerospace company building advanced spacecraft platforms for future commercial and government missions. Our multidisciplinary engineering team develops tightly integrated hardware and software systems that require rapid iteration, technical ownership, and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines.

Job Duties

Design digital and mixed-signal avionics hardware for spacecraft systems.
Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing documentation.
Design interfaces between processors, sensors, memory, communications hardware, and embedded peripherals.
Develop high-speed digital interfaces while maintaining strong signal integrity.
Design electrical interconnects between spacecraft subsystems.
Support schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, board bring-up, and validation.
Debug hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Partner with firmware and software engineers throughout hardware development.
Support hardware integration, testing, and continuous product improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years designing embedded digital electronics.
Experience with microcontrollers, processors, memory, and embedded hardware.
Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB, PCIe, MIPI, or similar interfaces.
Strong understanding of high-speed PCB layout and signal integrity.
Experience using Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar PCB design tools.
Hands-on hardware bring-up and debugging experience.

Preferred Experience

Ethernet switching or networking hardware.
Mixed-signal electronics.
Camera or imaging interfaces.
IMUs, magnetometers, or precision sensor integration.
Spacecraft, aerospace, automotive, medical, or defense electronics.
Basic embedded firmware development.

Why Join Us

Own foundational spacecraft avionics architecture.
High technical ownership in a collaborative engineering team.
Competitive equity opportunity.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid parental leave.
Paid vacation and company holidays.

Compensation Details

$130,000 - $170,000

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