Avionics Engineer

i. Rocket 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 Disability Wellness Resources