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 Lead Avionics Engineer 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