Ursa Major · 1 day ago
Staff Avionics Architect
Berthoud, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expUrsa Major is a company focused on revolutionizing aerospace and defense propulsion systems. The Staff Avionics Architect will lead the definition and delivery of avionics architectures for complex aerospace and defense systems, ensuring that all components work together effectively.
AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and define the end-to-end avionics architecture for one or more programs or platforms
Translate mission, safety and regulatory requirements into flight and engine control, power, sensor, guidance, navigation, telemetry, actuator and communication architectures
Define and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) and system diagrams
Drive avionics designs through SRR, PDR and CDR
Define fault tolerance, redundancy and FDIR strategies appropriate to mission risk
Review and guide detailed design reviews from avionics hardware and software engineers
Support integration, test and anomaly resolution at the system level
Collaborate closely with Propulsion, GNC, Structures, Systems Engineering, Flight Sciences and Test teams
Support supplier engagement, technical evaluation and make/buy decisions
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in delivering flight avionics for aircraft, launch vehicles, or other space applications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in avionics, embedded systems or aerospace electronics
Demonstrated experience owning avionics architecture for flight hardware
Strong understanding of embedded processors, FPGAs, power systems, sensors, actuators, data buses and communication interfaces
Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards and qualification environments (e.g. DO-254/178, MIL-STD, NASA, etc.)
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts through diagrams, documentation and reviews
Preferred
Experience with propulsion systems, all-up-rounds and/or launch vehicles
Spacecraft avionics experience, including radiation-tolerant design is a plus
Hands-on experience with: FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital interfaces
Redundant and fault-tolerant architectures
Experience supporting hardware through environmental testing, qualification and flight tests
Prior involvement in system-level integration and test
Experience mentoring engineers or serving as a technical lead
Familiarity with EMI/EMC, thermal and reliability considerations for flight electronics
Experience with range safety requirements
Benefits
Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
Equity Grants in the Company
Company
Ursa Major
Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company that provides a propulsion system for space launch, hypersonics, and national security.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$434.33MKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesExplorer 1 FundBlackRock
2025-11-18Series E· $100M
2025-11-18Debt Financing· $50M
2024-09-19Grant· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Jablonsky
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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