Avionics Engineer

Sugar Maple Health • $110K — $130K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Background in integrating complex electronic systems on vehicles (aircraft, UAVs, or automotive).
  • Proficiency in schematic capture/harness design tools (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical).
  • Comfortable using lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes) to debug hardware issues.
  • Ability to understand impacts of sensor changes on flight control systems.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining technical details to non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own integration of flight computers, sensors, actuators, and communication suites into the aircraft system.
  • Develop wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, and system schematics.
  • Configure and troubleshoot data bus architectures like CAN and ARINC.
  • Support electrical load analysis and ensure clean power distribution.
  • Assist in the bench-to-bird process including testing and troubleshooting.
  • Act as a technical liaison between software, mechanical structures, and flight test teams.
  • Diagnose aircraft issues during testing using equipment like oscilloscopes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and early-stage equity.
  • Relocation support if needed.
  • Employee Health Benefit Plans.
  • 6% Retirement matching.
  • Flexible PTO.
  • Free lunches, snacks, and stocked fridge in offices.
  • Access to AI tools and subscriptions.
Full Job Description
As an Avionics Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will contribute to the design, integration, and validation of the avionics systems powering our aircraft. You will help develop an efficient and reliable system that support propulsion, control, and autonomy across our fleet.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the integration of flight computers, sensors, actuators, and communication suites into a cohesive aircraft system.
  • Develop comprehensive wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings (ICDs), and system schematics.
  • Configure and troubleshoot data bus architectures (e.g., CAN, ARINC 429, RS-232/485, and Ethernet).
  • Support electrical load analysis (ELA) and ensure clean power distribution and EMI/EMC mitigation across the airframe.
  • Assist in the "bench-to-bird" process, including building test harnesses, breadboarding circuits, and performing HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing.
  • Act as the technical glue between the software team, the mechanical structures team, and the flight test pilots.
  • Get hands-on with the aircraft to diagnose "gremlins" during ground and flight testing, using everything from oscilloscopes to data logs.


Qualifications:

  • A background in integrating complex electronic systems on vehicles (aircraft, UAVs, or high-performance automotive).
  • Proficiency in schematic capture/harness design tools (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, Capital) and a solid grasp of basic circuit theory.
  • Comfortable using lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to debug hardware and signal issues.
  • Ability to understand how a change in a sensor's sample rate might impact the flight controller or the pilot's display.
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical trade-offs to non-electrical teammates.


Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with DO-160, DO-178, or DO-254 standards.
  • Experience with antennas, GPS, or telemetry link integration.
  • Proficiency in Python or C/C++ for automating tests or parsing flight data.
  • Experience spinning quick-turn boards for break-out boxes or signal conditioning.
  • A private pilot license or Part 107 (UAV) certification is a huge plus


What you get from us
  • Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity
  • Relocation support if applicable
  • Employee Health Benefit Plans
  • 6% Retirement matching
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices
  • AI tools and subscriptions


Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. At Poseidon Aerospace, we value diverse perspectives and are always looking for talented individuals with unconventional backgrounds.

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