Lead Avionics Engineer

Department: Avionics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Jesse Keller

Compensation: $152,000 - $216,000 / year

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.    

As the Avionics Engineering Manager at Astrolab, you will oversee a talented team working on solutions for the FLEX Rover, contributing to our mission to the lunar surface. 

What You’ll Do

• Meet program commitments for rover control systems, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery while achieving technical targets
• Recruit, lead, and mentor a team dedicated to developing and deploying reliable avionics solutions
• Oversee cost management and scheduling within the allocated budget and provide budget forecasts for corporate and program planning
• Formulate program and technical strategies, including decisions on make/buy, risk management, and supplier selection
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines like mechanics, operations, and software to ensure the smooth execution of each team’s objectives
• Guide the team through milestone reviews, ensuring technical and programmatic success
• Provide context to their team so members can execute their tasks successfully and independently

What’s Prepared You

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in STEM from an accredited institution
• 7+ years' of experience in aerospace system development, integration, and testing
• Proven track record of delivering spaceflight hardware through the full design life cycle (design, test, qualification, launch, operation)
• Understanding of all failure modes of spaceflight electrical components
• Strong understanding of radiation effects on spaceflight electronics
• Past or current experience using Altium, E3, and Siemens NX or equivalent design programs
• Past or current experience with instrumentation and sensors, including DMMs, DAQ, function generators, oscilloscopes, DIO, GPIB, USB, RS-232/422/485, GigE, SPI, etc.
• Strong understanding of environmental testing such as shock/vibe, TVAC, burn-in, and its implications for electrical design
• Ability to lead in a dynamic and flexible environment
• Must be able to communicate complex technical subjects to a variety of audiences succinctly
• Must work well in fast-paced, interdisciplinary environments

Additional Responsibilities:

•  Must be willing to travel periodically for field-testing events

What We Offer

• Collaborate with a team of top-tier engineers pioneering planetary surface exploration
• Ownership opportunities in the company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Flexible time off and parental leave
• On-site snacks, beverages, and bi-weekly lunches
• A flexible and dynamic work environment