Avionics Engineer

Overview Energy is a mission-driven team committed to delivering Space Solar Energy to the world. We operate at the intersection of space infrastructure and energy abundance, providing baseload power across entire continents 24/7, without seasonality or the need for batteries. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area and backed by world-class investors, we are advancing the next generation of clean energy technology.

The Role

Overview Energy's Avionics Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and verification of spacecraft avionics hardware and systems, taking ownership from early requirements definition through flight operations support. This role focuses on reliable, high-performance avionics for mission- and safety-critical applications, including computing modules, flight safety systems, sensors, and power/control electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and test avionics subsystems such as flight computers, sensor interfaces, RF links, and harnessing

• Assist in capturing, recording, and confirming system requirements for avionics

• Translate system requirements into detailed avionics requirements, architectures, and interface documents

• Develop schematics and support PCB layout for digital and analog boards, including high-speed interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, LVDS) and robust analog front ends for sensors and actuators

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and verification processes for unit-level components through fully integrated systems

• Perform power, signal integrity, thermal, and reliability analyses to meet performance and safety constraints

• Plan and execute functional, HIL, and environmental tests (vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC) for avionics hardware; coordinate radiation and EMI testing with subcontractors

• Support integration, launch campaigns, anomaly resolution, and post-flight data review for avionics systems

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering or related field focused on electronics or embedded systems

• 5+ years of experience with aerospace avionics or high-reliability embedded electronics from concept through deployment

• Experience with PCB layout tools (Altium, KiCAD)

• Experience with version control and configuration management (Git)

• Hands-on experience with environmental testing and lab equipment for board bring-up and debug

• Proficiency with common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and data acquisition systems

• Proficiency with scripting or programming for test automation and data processing (e.g., Python, C/C++), especially for HIL or system-level test environments

• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on avionics or embedded systems

• Experience with flight safety systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and space/aerospace qualification standards

• Familiarity with FPGA/SoC designs using VHDL or Verilog

• Knowledge of data management systems including onboard storage, data logging, telemetry handling, and memory management

• Experience using LLMs for problem solving

Benefits

The health and safety of our employees and their families comes first. In addition to competitive salary and equity, we offer medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, a health and wellness stipend, 6 weeks of paid time off, parental leave, and employer 401K matching. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.

ITAR Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Overview Energy is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]. Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply for jobs only if they meet all listed qualifications. We encourage anyone who believes they can succeed in this role to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.