Avionics Engineer

1w1 week ago

iRocket

Hauppauge, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

iRocket is scaling its autonomous launcher capabilities and seeks an Avionics Engineer to design, integrate, and verify guidance, navigation, control, and flight-software systems for reusable launch vehicles. This role focuses on avionics architectures essential for mission success. You'll contribute to cutting-edge autonomous launch technology.

Day-to-day involves designing and integrating flight computers, sensors, guid-nav-control, actuation subsystems, and vehicle communication systems. Produce schematics, PCB layouts, thermal/mechanical analysis, and firmware/FPGA integration as needed. Perform system-level verification through hardware-in-loop, software-in-loop, and environmental testing.

Collaborate closely with software, propulsion, structures, and systems teams to close requirements and ensure flight readiness. Maintain comprehensive documentation including requirements, verification plans, traceability, and anomaly reports. Thrive in a dynamic startup environment driving rapid innovation.

Grow by leading integration and verification efforts in a fast-paced aerospace setting. Tackle complex challenges in avionics for reusable vehicles. Advance expertise in guidance, navigation, and control systems at the forefront of launch technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering
3+ years of avionics or embedded systems engineering in aerospace, defense, or complex systems environment
Experience with PCB design, signal conditioning, sensor integration, flight-software verification, and test systems
Knowledge of guidance/navigation/control algorithms, FPGA/embedded firmware, and hardware validation
Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills with ability to lead integration and verification in a startup setting

Responsibilities

Design and integrate avionics architectures including flight computers, sensors, guid-nav-control, actuation subsystems, and vehicle communication systems
Produce schematics, PCB layouts, thermal/mechanical analysis, and firmware/FPGA integration where applicable
Perform system-level verification including hardware-in-loop, software-in-loop, vibration/thermal/EMI testing, and flight-qualification
Work with software, propulsion, structures, and systems teams to close requirements and flight readiness
Maintain documentation including requirements, verification plans, traceability, and anomaly reports