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Quantum Space · 1 day ago

Director of Avionics

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and autonomy beyond Earth orbit. They are seeking a Director of Avionics to own the technical vision, development, and delivery of flight avionics across current spacecraft and future vehicle platforms.

Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical and organizational leader for all spacecraft and vehicle avionics systems

Define and execute the avionics architecture, roadmap, and long-term technical strategy

Build, mentor, and scale a multidisciplinary avionics organization spanning hardware, embedded software, FPGA, power systems, and integration and test

Architect and oversee development of:

Flight computers and command & data handling systems

Embedded and real-time software

FPGA, SoC, and high-reliability processing architectures

Electrical power systems, including batteries, regulation, and distribution

Propulsion control electronics and safety-critical controllers

Drive system-level design decisions related to redundancy, fault tolerance, radiation strategy, autonomy, and electrical/data interfaces

Establish development, verification, and qualification processes that balance speed, rigor, and flight reliability

Lead avionics integration across spacecraft, payloads, propulsion systems, and ground systems

Own avionics flight readiness, including technical reviews, risk posture, anomaly resolution, and mission assurance

Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to define part strategies, vendor relationships, make-or-buy decisions, and production scaling plans

Support launch campaigns, mission operations, and on-orbit anomaly response as the accountable avionics authority

Represent avionics leadership in program reviews, executive forums, and external technical engagements

Qualification

Avionics architectureEmbedded systemsDigital electronicsSystem integrationFPGA designElectrical power systemsFlight hardwareHigh-reliability aerospaceMission life cycleTeam buildingTechnical reviewsRisk managementAnomaly resolutionLeadership

Required

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline

10+ years of experience developing spacecraft, launch vehicle, or high-reliability aerospace avionics

Demonstrated experience leading and scaling engineering teams responsible for flight hardware and embedded software

Strong background in avionics architecture, digital and analog electronics, embedded systems, and system integration

Experience owning avionics systems through the full mission life cycle, including design, test, launch, and operations

Experience working with industry-standard protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS422, CAN, SpaceWire, Ethernet, CCSDS, and similar

Ability to balance deep technical engagement with program execution and people leadership

Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-ownership environments with aggressive schedules and high stakes

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State