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1mo ago

Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer

Hermeus Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

1mo ago Closed

$139k - $187k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Aerospace

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 12, 2026).

Job Description

Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer role focused on designing, testing, and integrating avionics electrical systems for hypersonic vehicles in an onsite Atlanta, GA environment.

Responsibilities

Shape commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight by supporting the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications.
Operate as a system-level architect while maintaining deep expertise in specialized avionics electrical domains.
Design and test custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications.
Verify integration compatibility of designs across sub-system and integrated system levels.
Collaborate across disciplines to deliver control and instrumentation systems affecting engine, structural, hydraulic, and electrical subsystems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
5+ years of experience across multiple of the following:
- Electrical hardware design
- Control systems
- Instrumentation and signal conditioning
- Digital communication busses
- Analog design and simulation
- Power electronics
- Harness design

Technologies

DMM, Oscilloscope
Power supplies
SPICE, Ansys
Altium Designer, Siemens NX
Teamcenter, Capital Harness
Git
RS-485, ARINC-685
FPGAs, GPS, INS
D38999 style connectors

Benefits

100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO (exempt employees), plus generous accrued PTO (non-exempt employees)
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses / potential year-end bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan
12 federal holidays

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering, or similar disciplines.
Project experience with embedded design, device integration, V&V, environmental qualification, and/or flight testing.
Familiarity with test and simulation tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, SPICE, Ansys).
Experience with electrical and mechanical design and version control software (Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, Teamcenter).
Avionics devices and protocols experience (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999 style connectors, etc.).
Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills.
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards: IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-464D, DO-160G.
Experience working with DC power systems (Batteries, Motors, Generators, etc.).
Hands-on bias toward action.
Engineering project team experience.
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns.

Compensation and Location

Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite)
Salary: USD 138,550 - 187,450 per year

U.S. Export Control Compliance

Candidate will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

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1mo ago

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

Space Kinetic El Segundo, CA

El Segundo, CA

1mo ago Closed

$115k - $165k/yr Full time Automation Controls Engineering Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 5, 2026).

Job Description

Space Kinetic is building space applications that require robust guidance, navigation, and control engineering across the full development cycle. This onsite role in El Segundo, CA will lead the Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) subsystem from early concept work through mission operations, including flight software algorithm development, verification, and subsystem scheduling. You will also support ground tools and verification activities used for space applications.

Role Focus

Lead the GNC subsystem development lifecycle of the Space Kinetic platform, from concept development through mission operations.
Develop algorithms that can be implemented in flight software (FSW), tested in simulation and hardware environments, and monitored in flight.
Work with other system elements to define GNC sensor interface requirements.
Own and maintain the GNC portion of the Integrated Master Schedule.

Responsibilities

Lead architect responsible for GNC design for space applications.
Own GNC subsystem level requirements, including pointing budget and alignments.
Design GNC algorithms for FSW development.
Create and/or contribute to ground tools for constellation management.
Own GNC component level hardware trades and selection.
Own GNC Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
Conduct GNC design analysis and Monte Carlo simulations.
Support and/or conduct hardware in the loop verification in system testbeds.
Support internal and external design reviews.
Partner with senior management on GNC schedule and key milestones.
Lead architecting of the GNC subsystem level across the platform.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years of GNC experience.
Prior spacecraft and satellite development and operations experience.
Experience collaborating with different engineering departments and teams.
Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in commercial or government sectors.
Experience in modeling and simulation.
Previous schedule management experience.
Experience developing blended attitude solutions from a variety of sensor data.
Previous Flight Software development and test experience.
End-to-end project lifecycle experience.

Technologies

Flight Software (FSW)
Monte Carlo simulations

Work Location and Travel

Onsite role based at the El Segundo, CA office.
Domestic travel may be required up to approximately 20% of the year.

Compensation and Employment Type

Job type: Full-time
Pay range: $115,000 - $165,000 USD per year

Benefits

Equity-based compensation
Highly competitive PTO and holiday calendar
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Unique performance-based bonus structure
Health and wellness stipend
Commuter benefits
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

U.S. Export (ITAR) and Security Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including the ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance.

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