Head of Avionics Engineering

About Starpath

Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.

Head of Avionics Engineering

In this role, you will lead the team responsible for the design, analysis, and qualification of all avionics systems at Starpath, across all product lines. Systems include motion control, communications, compute, power management, and more. You will serve as the technical authority and be ultimately responsible for the successful delivery and integration of all avionics hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Define and justify system architecture, interfaces, and requirements for all avionics systems

• Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards

• Enable the successful execution of all system and component level design, while providing technical guidance and mentorship where necessary

• Work cross-functionally with software and mechanical teams to meet integration timelines and system milestones

• Manage all technical, operational, and programmatic risks associated with the avionics team

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline

• 5+ years of experience developing avionics systems for space applications

• Experience with Altium or equivalent EDA tools

• Familiarity with communication protocols, instrumentation/sensors, and power electronics

• Strong technical communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline

• 10+ years of experience developing avionics systems for space applications

• Track record of owning spaceflight hardware across the entire product lifecycle (design, analysis, qualification, and operation)

• Strong understanding of radiation induced failure modes and effects

• Prior experience conducting environmental test campaigns (thermal, shock/vibe, etc)

Position Details:

• Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA

• Salary base rate is $150-$200k/yr, plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience

• PTO and health/dental/vision coverage include

EAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.