About the role
<h3><strong>About Lodestar</strong></h3> <p>Lodestar's mission is to develop the first "Protect and Defend" capability for high-value space assets in orbit. Our flagship product, <em>MITHRIL</em>, is our hardware-agnostic, AI-enabled autonomy software suite that enables us to augment any off-the-shelf spacecraft with the ability to autonomously detect, characterise, and reversibly neutralise orbital threats. By building on the proven space heritage of our best-in-class satellite-bus partners and fully integrating MITHRIL into a single unified platform, we deliver an end-to-end, autonomous in-space bodyguarding service.</p> <h3><strong>About the Job</strong></h3> <p>We are seeking highly motivated <strong>Avionics Hardware Engineers</strong> to join our multidisciplinary team developing next-generation space systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating advanced avionics architectures for autonomous platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on across the full lifecycle, from concept and simulation to hardware testing and on-orbit readiness.</p> <hr> <h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Perform PCB design, layout, simulation, and validation for high-speed and mixed-signal designs.</li> <li>Conduct hardware debugging and system-level testing using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab instrumentation.</li> <li>Build, test, and maintain electrical harnesses and wiring assemblies for flight and development hardware.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems and software teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics hardware into flight systems.</li> <li>Support environmental qualification and verification testing (EMC, vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)</li> </ul> <hr> <h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Proven expertise in PCB design, layout, and hardware bring-up/testing.</li> <li>Knowledgeable in high-speed interface design and signal integrity analysis.</li> <li>Skilled in hardware debugging, fault isolation, and performance characterization.</li> <li>Familiar with lab test equipment including oscilloscopes, DAQs, logic analyzers, and power supplies.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with electrical assembly, including soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience designing carrier boards for Linux-based SoCs.</li> <li>Familiarity with NVIDIA SoCs.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with FPGA design and integ