TerraFirma · 2 months ago
Avionics Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelTerraFirma is a company redefining construction through automation, founded by former SpaceX engineers. The Avionics Engineer will design and maintain electrical systems for remote operation of construction equipment, focusing on hands-on engineering design, integration support, and vendor collaboration.
Responsibilities
Design wiring harnesses, circuits, and systems to enable reliable control of drive-by-wire machinery in high vibration, dirty, outdoor environments
Drive improvements to designs to simplify builds and installs, reduce wiring ambiguity, add practical test points, and make field service faster and more repeatable
Support vehicle builds and retrofits by unblocking installation issues, improving harness routing/packaging, and iterating rapidly based on shop and field feedback
Eliminate uncertainty through the use of effective documentation practices; create and maintain wiring diagrams, harness drawings, assembly/installation procedures, test procedures, bills of materials, and suitable alternates
Assemble and install harnessing and circuits for development testing and use in an operational environment out in the field
Use measurement equipment to troubleshoot electrical systems on the bench and in the field; own root-cause investigations, implement immediate fixes, and drive sustainable long-term solutions
Develop and maintain working relationships with manufacturers to streamline production and improve build and install quality over time
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Practical experience working on electrical systems
Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment
Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines
Preferred
Circuit design fundamentals and component selection experience
Experience designing and qualifying systems for high vibration and/or outdoor environments
Experience using electrical measuring equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal analyzer, etc.)
Experience building wiring harnesses and assembling circuit boards (preferably to industry or other recognized standards)
Strong understanding of 'fail-safe' design principles
Experience designing, setting up and debugging computer networks (Ethernet, CAN bus, Cellular, WIFI, etc.)
Experience creating clear installation/test documentation for technicians and partners (photos, diagrams, checklists, acceptance tests)
Benefits
Equity in TerraFirma
Relocation packages are available to help cover moving costs, if applicable.
Company
TerraFirma
At TerraFirma, we’re redefining how the world moves earth for construction.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
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