iRocket is scaling its autonomous launcher capabilities, and we're looking for an Avionics Engineer to design, integrate, and verify guidance, navigation, control, and flight-software systems for our reusable launch vehicles.
The Role
- Design and integrate avionics architectures: flight computers, sensors, guid-nav-control, actuation subsystems, and vehicle communication systems.
- Produce schematics, PCB layouts, thermal/mechanical analysis, and firmware/FPGA integration where applicable.
- Perform system-level verification: hardware-in-loop, software-in-loop, vibration/thermal/EMI testing, and flight-qualification.
- Work with software, propulsion, structures, and systems teams to close requirements and flight readiness.
- Maintain documentation: requirements, verification plans, traceability, and anomaly reports.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering.
- 3+ years of avionics or embedded systems engineering in aerospace, defense, or complex systems environment.
- Experience with PCB design, signal conditioning, sensor integration, flight-software verification, and test systems.
- Knowledge of guidance/navigation/control algorithms, FPGA/embedded firmware, and hardware validation.
- Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills; ability to lead integration and verification in a startup setting.
Benefits- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Wellness Resources
