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EVONA · 3 weeks ago

Spacecraft Avionics Lead Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$180K/yr - $220K/yr
date8+ years exp

EVONA is a pioneering space company developing next-gen orbital mobility solutions, and they are seeking a Spacecraft Avionics Lead Engineer to own the full stack of spacecraft avionics and flight software. The role involves defining avionics architecture, leading integration of components, and driving flight software development while ensuring spacecraft safety and reliability.

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Hiring Manager
Mike Tozer
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Responsibilities

Own the full avionics and flight software architecture through critical design review (CDR)
Select and integrate COTS radiation-tolerant components for power, compute, and data handling
Lead development of flight and ground software (telemetry, real-time control, fault management)
Define and implement guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms
Design electrical power systems (EPS), data bus architecture, and flight harnessing
Build and operate a flat-sat HIL testbed for integration and validation
Develop ICDs and maintain firmware/software configuration processes
Support subsystem integration and testing campaigns
Conduct FMEA and reliability analyses
Lead subsystem design reviews and contribute to broader mission engineering milestones

Qualification

Avionics architectureFlight software developmentGuidanceNavigationControl (GNC)Embedded systemsC/C++RustRadiation-hardened electronicsHIL integrationTelemetryFault managementElectrical power systems (EPS)Data bus architectureFMEAReliability analyses

Required

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, or similar
8+ years of experience developing avionics or flight software for spacecraft or other high-reliability systems
Strong background in embedded systems, spacecraft autonomy, or GNC
Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust; Python for scripting/testing
Experience with radiation-hardened processors and electronics (Microchip, Xilinx, etc.)
Familiarity with CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422, and other bus protocols
HIL integration experience and knowledge of EMI/EMC and power distribution design principles
U.S. Person (citizenship or permanent residency) required

Preferred

Autonomy frameworks or fault-tolerant flight software
Space-rated EPS or battery management systems
Responsive space operations or in-space logistics
Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced R&D environment

Company

EVONA

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We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
dateFounded in 2018
location
St Petersburg, Florida, US
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.evona.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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