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Senior Electrical Engineer, Avionics

Katalyst Space Technologies
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Avionics
Salary
$145,000 - $180,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 5-8 years of experience designing and delivering complex electrical or avionics hardware for spacecraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, or other mission-critical systems
  • Demonstrated ownership of avionics or embedded electronics from architecture and schematic design through bring-up, integration, verification, and qualification
  • Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design, embedded processors/FPGAs, power electronics interfaces, high-speed/serial communications, and hardware debugging
  • Hands-on proficiency with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition equipment
  • Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively across hardware, software, systems, manufacturing, and program teams
Nice to have
  • Experience developing spacecraft avionics through flight qualification and operational deployment
  • Experience with radiation effects, component derating, reliability, fault tolerance, redundancy, and single-event-effect mitigation for space electronics
  • Experience with common spacecraft interfaces and buses such as CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422/485, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, and discrete I/O
  • Experience with EMI/EMC design and test, grounding/bonding, harness/interface design, and spacecraft electrical integration
  • Experience with ECAD tools and configuration-controlled release processes; familiarity with PCB layout constraints, manufacturing, and acceptance testing
What the job really is

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in Avionics at Katalyst, you will own the flight avionics architecture and detailed electrical design for spacecraft upgrade modules, overseeing the process from concept through qualification and on-orbit operations. Your role involves designing and analyzing spacecraft electronics, driving avionics integration across various systems, and conducting rigorous testing and documentation to ensure readiness for flight. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve complex electrical and data-interface issues.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $145,000 - $180,000 annually
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan
  • Relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Role involves compliance with ITAR regulations, which may affect non-US applicants
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