Venus Aerospace · 5 hours ago
Senior Avionics Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVenus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion and is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of avionics systems for advanced aerospace platforms. The role involves overseeing flight computer hardware design, HIL development, and collaboration with external vendors while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and selection of avionics hardware, including flight computers, sensors, power systems, and communication interfaces
Define and implement interfaces between flight components (e.g., flight computers, sensors, actuators, power systems, radios)
Develop and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments to support software development, integration, and verification
Own battery sizing and power system analysis, including load analysis, margins, thermal considerations, and mission profiles
Support system integration, ground testing, and flight testing, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to define requirements, evaluate components, manage technical trade studies, and support procurement
Author and review technical documentation, including requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), schematics, test plans, and verification reports
Ensure avionics designs meet aerospace standards, reliability, safety, and environmental requirements
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across avionics and flight systems teams
Collaborate with GN&C, Aerodynamics, and Structures engineering disciplines to ascertain system requirements and meet technical program needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
5+ years of experience in avionics or aerospace electrical systems engineering
Proven experience with flight computer hardware design and/or selection
Strong background in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and integration
Hands-on experience defining and implementing interfaces between flight components
Demonstrated experience with battery sizing, power budgets, and power system design
Experience working with outside vendors, including technical evaluations and supplier coordination
Proficiency reading and creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface documentation
Strong troubleshooting and systems-level thinking skills
Key Competencies: systems-level avionics expertise; cross-functional collaboration; vendor and supplier management; technical leadership and mentorship; clear technical communication
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls
Preferred
Experience with DO-160, DO-254, DO-178, or similar aerospace standards
Familiarity with embedded systems, buses and protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, etc.)
Experience supporting flight test campaigns
Background in UAV, space systems, eVTOL, missiles, launch vehicles, or experimental aircraft
Experience with environmental testing (vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC)
Benefits
401(k) plan
Stock options
Medical benefits, including dental and vision
Flex-Friday flexible schedule
Unlimited PTO
Professional development opportunities
Company
Venus Aerospace
Venus Aerospace is a space company that provides an innovative approach to hypersonic transportation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$43MKey Investors
Lockheed Martin VenturesTexas Space CommissionAirbus Ventures,Alumni Ventures
2025-10-22Series Unknown
2025-04-16Grant· $3.9M
2024-05-22Series B
Leadership Team
Sassie Duggleby
Co-Founder/CEO
Andrew Duggleby
Co-Founder / CTO
Recent News
Washington Technology
2025-10-23
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