iRocket is scaling its autonomous launcher capabilities, and we’re looking for an Avionics Engineer to design, integrate, and verify guidance, navigation, control, and flight-software systems for our reusable launch vehicles.
The Role
- Design and integrate avionics architectures : 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 : 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 : requirements, verification plans, traceability, and anomaly reports.
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; ability to lead integration and verification in a startup setting.Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityWellness Resources