Senior Avionics Electro-Mechanical Engineer

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  Design and develop flight-critical electromechanical systems including actuators, deployment mechanisms, separation systems, valves, sensors, and thermal control devices from concept through flight qualification

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  Lead mechanical design and packaging of avionics enclosures, sensor mounting systems, and harnessing routes with consideration for mass optimization, thermal management, vibration isolation, and manufacturability

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  Perform detailed structural, thermal, and electromagnetic analysis using FEA and analytical methods to validate designs against spaceflight environments

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  Develop and execute comprehensive test campaigns including functional testing, environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal/thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC), life cycle testing, and acceptance testing

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  Create detailed engineering drawings, assembly procedures, interface control documents (ICDs), and design specifications

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  Work hands-on with fabrication, assembly, and integration teams to build, troubleshoot, and iterate on hardware rapidly

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  Drive design reviews and present technical trade studies to inform architecture and component selection decisions

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  Collaborate with electrical engineers to optimize PCB layouts, connector selections, and cable routing for reliability and performance

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  Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for custom component procurement, ensuring adherence to schedule and technical requirements

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  Support vehicle integration activities and provide technical expertise during assembly, test, and launch operations

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

• Typically, 5+ years of professional experience designing and testing electromechanical systems for aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding applications

• Experience with PCB schematic capture and board layout using ECAD software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar

• Strong mechanical design skills with proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)

• Hands-on experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or equivalent)

• Demonstrated ability designing for harsh environments including vacuum, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock, and radiation

• Deep understanding of mechanical systems including mechanisms, actuators, fasteners, bearings, seals, and material properties

• Working knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, sensors, motor control, and basic circuit design

• Experience with environmental testing and qualification programs for flight hardware

• Proficiency creating detailed engineering drawings with GD&T and technical documentation

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• Proven track record of delivering hardware from concept to flight or equivalent high-stakes deployment

• Experience with spacecraft mechanisms such as deployment systems, separation mechanisms, solar array drives, or gimbal systems

• Knowledge of spacecraft thermal control systems including heat pipes, radiators, heaters, and MLI

• Background in high-reliability or safety-critical system design with formal FMEA, fault tolerance, or redundancy implementation

• Familiarity with propulsion system components including valves, pressure vessels, feed systems, and fluid interfaces

• Experience with servo motor control systems, stepper motors, or voice coil actuators

• Understanding of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and grounding/shielding design principles

• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, MATLAB) for analysis automation and data processing

• Experience with additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing techniques for aerospace applications

• Knowledge of radiation effects on materials and electronics

• Prior work in fast-paced startup environments or small multidisciplinary teams

• Hands-on experience with vehicle integration, launch site operations, or mission support

_{The California annual base salary for this role is currently $137,000-$193,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.}