Avionics engineers design, integrate, test, and maintain the electronic systems that help aircraft operate safely and reliably. Their work can span navigation, communications, flight controls, radar, displays, and onboard computing across commercial aviation, defense, aerospace, and space programs. Explore vetted Avionics Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where listed positions pay $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but may include developing system architectures, selecting components, analyzing requirements, integrating hardware and software, troubleshooting issues, and documenting engineering decisions. Engineers also collaborate with systems, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and safety teams throughout a product’s lifecycle.
Employers often seek a degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, along with relevant experience in avionics or other safety-critical systems. Useful capabilities may include systems engineering, embedded systems, electronic circuit design, requirements management, verification and validation, and familiarity with industry standards and certification processes. Specific requirements depend on the role, employer, and program.
Avionics engineers work for aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, defense contractors, airlines, maintenance and repair organizations, and suppliers of aerospace systems. Career paths can lead to senior engineering, technical leadership, systems architecture, program management, or specialized roles in areas such as flight controls, navigation, communications, and certification.
Browse Avionics Engineer listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and employers. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities aligned with their expertise and career goals.
Principal Systems & Product Design Engineer (UAS/Autonomous Systems)
$110K - $130K *
Lead a multi-disciplinary team to design and develop advanced UAS solutions, transforming operational needs into scalable architectures and ensuring successful product execution from concept to produc...
2 weeks ago
Program Chief Engineer (Technical Lead)
$130K - $200K *
Unlock your potential by leading complex digital design projects, overseeing architecture development, and ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams from concept to delivery...
Yesterday
Program Chief Engineer (Technical Lead)
$130K - $200K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative digital designs and architectures. Oversee a design team through all phases of hardware delivery, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across discip...
2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer-DARPA, TS/SCI
$150K - $250K *
Drive innovation by leading the design and development of advanced electrical systems. Oversee integration, testing, and logistics support for complex defense projects, leveraging extensive expertise...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$95K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of flight by driving avionics development and integration, ensuring high-performance systems that support critical missions and next-generation aerospace technolo...
3 weeks ago
Airframe Manufacturing Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive the establishment and scaling of airframe manufacturing operations, transforming engineering concepts into tangible hardware through hands-on collaboration across teams to ensure quality and eff...
1 week ago
$93K - $125K *
Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...
4 days ago
Head of Avionics Engineering - Millennium Space Systems
$179K - $268K *
Manage and inspire the engineering team to excel in avionics projects, ensuring resource alignment and operational efficiency, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and adhering to industry s...
Reposted 1 week ago
Space Vehicle Systems Engineer
$79K - $118K *
Shape the future of space exploration by joining our team as a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, guiding spacecraft from concept to launch, and ensure mission succe...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal / Senior Principal Navigation Systems Engineer
$114K - $171K *
Join a team that's advancing navigation technology through model-based engineering and agile practices. Collaborate with experts to enhance mission success and drive innovation in national defense sys...
1 week ago
Principal Telemetry and Flight Terminations Engineer
$107K - $204K *
Lead the design and development of advanced Telemetry and Flight Termination Systems. Drive full lifecycle engineering, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with rigorous standards while collabo...
1 week ago
Senior Power Electrical Engineer - Avionics Power Electronics (Onsite)
$86K - $165K *
Drive innovation in avionics by designing advanced power conversion systems, tackling complex aerospace challenges, and collaborating with industry experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in powe...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Avionics
$140K - $202K *
Lead the charge in designing and integrating avionics systems for cutting-edge spacecraft. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure mission success through innovative solutions and rigorous testin...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by providing engineering support for complex systems integration, ensuring compliance with standards while managing interfaces and user requirements. Collaborate on assessments and te...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career as you design, prototype, and deploy innovative electronics, solving challenges across PCB design and system integration, advancing hardware products from concept to production with...
Reposted 1 month ago
Embedded Software Engineer (mid level)
$110K - $193K *
Advance next-gen satellite capabilities by developing innovative embedded software solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance AI/ML applications and optimize algorithms for space s...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer - Antenna Systems
$120K - $190K *
Deliver your expertise to design and sustain RF antenna systems across all frequencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation, ensure quality, and support project success throug...
1 month ago
$100K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading spacecraft testing initiatives, enhancing processes, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure the success of cutting-edge aerospace projects. Drive innovation an...
2 weeks ago
$70K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing complex PCB layouts, collaborating with clients to meet specifications, conducting signal integrity analysis, and ensuring optimal performance through rigorous validation...
2 days ago
$115K - $140K *
Empower your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance visualization tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create and sustain applications that support mission analytics in a...
1 week ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Operations
$95K - $115K *
Empower product excellence by leading electrical design defect resolution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product robustness, yield, and quality while driving corrective actions and continu...
1 week ago
Avionics Development Specialist
$62K - $110K *
Build and maintain complex avionics systems, ensuring precision and reliability in hardware development for testing across various engineering disciplines, while collaborating effectively with cross-f...
Reposted 3 days ago
MANAGER-R&D - Avionics-Electrical Engineering Manager
$120K - $145K *
Unlock the potential of avionics systems by leading testing engineering, collaborating with diverse teams, establishing best practices, and driving business growth to support critical military capabil...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Avionics Mechanical Engineering
$265K - $398K *
Transform the mechanical engineering landscape by leading multi-team initiatives for critical avionics design, ensuring exceptional delivery from concept to production while fostering a culture of own...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion the future of cybersecurity by managing enterprise vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance, and enhancing system security for critical infrastructure. Collaborate with technical teams...
2 weeks ago
What does an avionics engineer do?
An avionics engineer designs, integrates, tests, or supports electronic systems used in aircraft and spacecraft, such as navigation, communications, flight controls, and onboard displays.
What qualifications are commonly required for avionics engineer jobs?
Many roles call for a degree in electrical, aerospace, computer engineering, or a related discipline, plus relevant engineering experience. Requirements vary by employer and position.
What industries hire avionics engineers?
Employers include aerospace and aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, airlines, space companies, and aerospace suppliers or maintenance organizations.
What skills are useful for an avionics engineer?
Commonly valued skills include systems engineering, embedded systems, electronics, requirements analysis, integration, troubleshooting, and verification and validation. Some positions also require familiarity with aerospace standards and certification.
How can I find Avionics Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Avionics Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific compensation, experience, and location details.