Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer, Navigation
About The Position
In this role you will be responsible for owning the development, test and integration of navigation system avionics used within the Terran R launch vehicle. You will work with cross-functional partner teams across the company, conducting architectural trades, developing acceptance and qualification test plans, while being responsible for critical sensory infrastructure allowing for the landing, recovery, and reuse of the vehicle booster stage. A strong candidate for the role will have a deep technical background in navigation system electronics and experience integrating GNSS receiver systems and inertial measurement sensors into high-dynamic environments, while serving as a subject matter expert on the navigation sensor suite and its respective operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in electronics designed for harsh environments and mission-critical applications such as launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, or robotics
- In-depth knowledge of GNSS systems, including PVT calculation, satellite tracking/acquisition, and error sources
- Solid understanding of IMUs, including gyroscopes and accelerometers, their operating principles, error characteristics, and integration with other navigation sensors
- Experience with hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and data analysis
- Experience working with highly cross-functional teams (GNC, mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) to develop integrated electronics solutions
Nice To Haves
- A deep understanding of navigation principles and mixed signal PCBA design
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense or similar industries where precise navigation is critical
- Experience in combining data from various navigation sensors (GPS, IMU, magnetometers, altimeters, LiDAR, etc.) to achieve robust and accurate navigation solutions
- Experience with high-speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.); memory interfaces; design for SoCs, microcontrollers, and microprocessors
Responsibilities
- owning the development, test and integration of navigation system avionics used within the Terran R launch vehicle
- working with cross-functional partner teams across the company, conducting architectural trades
- developing acceptance and qualification test plans
- being responsible for critical sensory infrastructure allowing for the landing, recovery, and reuse of the vehicle booster stage
- serving as a subject matter expert on the navigation sensor suite and its respective operational needs
Benefits
- competitive salary and equity
- a generous PTO and sick leave policy
- parental leave
- an annual learning and development stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
