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Odys Aviation · 2 months ago

Lead Avionics Engineer

positionLong Beach, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date7+ years exp

Odys Aviation is focused on building safe, sustainable aircraft to revolutionize travel. The Lead Avionics Engineer will lead the implementation of Fly-by-Wire system architecture and manage key avionics subsystems, ensuring integration and coordination across multiple engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Architect and implement the Fly-by-Wire (FbW) system, including redundancy management, control allocation, and fail-operational strategies
Oversee integration of GCS, communications, actuation systems, payloads, and automation subsystems, with emphasis on sensing, detection, and vision-based navigation
Lead system-level avionics requirements, interface design, and documentation (ICDs) in collaboration with GNC and software teams
Drive hardware/software integration, including SIL/HIL testing and flight test preparation
Define and support FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation & Recovery) strategies for flight-critical functions
Coordinate with suppliers of flight control computers, smart actuators, and airborne electronics for specification, testing, and integration

Qualification

Fly-by-Wire architectureAvionics integrationSystem architecture definitionARP4754B familiarityDO-178C familiarityDO-254 familiarityModel-based systems toolsSystems thinkingProgramming knowledgeCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Degree in aerospace, electrical, systems, or a related engineering field
7+ years of experience in flight-critical system design, Fly-by-Wire architectures, or avionics integration, with at least 2–3 years in a technical leadership or cross-functional coordination role
Proven ability to define and deliver system architectures across hardware and software domains
Familiarity with ARP4754B, DO-178C, and DO-254 or similar development assurance standards
Experience working with or managing avionics suppliers
Strong communication, collaboration, and systems thinking skills

Preferred

Background in smart actuation, networked FCCs, or modular avionics architectures
Experience with vision-based navigation, radar altimetry, or autonomous guidance
Familiarity with SORA/SAIL frameworks and development assurance processes
Proficiency in model-based systems tools (e.g., Flow Engineering, Simulink, System Composer, Capella)
Programming/scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, C/C++) for prototyping or integration tasks

Company

Odys Aviation

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Odys Aviation is an aircraft startup making hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for regional mobility.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Long Beach, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
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https://www.odysaviation.com

H1B Sponsorship

Odys Aviation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$41.9M
Key Investors
Nova Threshold
2025-10-09Series A· $26M
2022-02-10Seed· $12.4M
2021-08-18Pre Seed

Leadership Team

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James Dorris
Co-Founder, CEO
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Oliver Reinhardt
Head of Design Organization
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