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Avionics Engineer

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astro-mechanica logoAstro-mechanica · San Francisco
$120K–$200K/yrFull-timeOn-site4mo ago
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Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies-which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system-with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government. We're a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We're generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

Responsibilities

  • Architect avionics systems for flight hardware and corresponding ground-based test infrastructure including hardware-in-the-loop test beds.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on system trades and implementation of solutions.
  • Own avionics component selection, analysis, and integration.
  • Draft engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring pinout diagrams
  • Develop and maintain software controllers and configuration for operating hardware systems.
  • Troubleshoot, root cause, and resolve problems in a rapid hardware iteration environment

Requirements

  • Experience with wire harnesses and associated sub-components
  • Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components.
  • Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
  • Experience with 3D CAD software
  • Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks.
  • Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
  • Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) program and transparent stock option planSelf-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick timeFlexible work environmentADDITIONAL INFORMATION:At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

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