Apex Space
Spacecraft Avionics Lead
$156K–$214K
Los Angeles · On-site · Full-time · Posted Apr 2, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; no alternative stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Leads the architecture, development, and delivery of flight-critical spacecraft avionics, from initial design through flight and scalable production.
What you'll do
- Own avionics architecture and lead design, validation, integration, and production of flight hardware, including custom PCBs.
- Guide system-level trade studies, prototyping, troubleshooting, and process improvements for reliable, manufacturable avionics.
- Lead and mentor electrical engineers and coordinate with software, GNC, mechanical, and production teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience designing and delivering electrical systems for aerospace or other high reliability applications.
- Strong PCB design experience, including schematic capture, layout, and bring up; experience with Altium or similar PCB design tools.
- Experience with component selection, circuit analysis and simulation, board manufacturing, and hands-on electronics debugging; proven technical leadership experience.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience with space or harsh environments, avionics subsystems, or fast-paced or startup environments.
Pay
$156K – $214.5K (base salary)
Tools
Altium
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