[Hiring] Senior Avionics/Command and Data Handling Engineer @Intuitive Machines

Role Description

At Lanteris Space, our next generation spacecraft range from Earth observation to interplanetary missions, including the Lunar Gateway Power and Propulsion Element (PPE). We are looking for a Sr. Avionics/Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineer to join our growing team in San Jose, CA. This position may also be performed remotely within the U.S. This position provides an opportunity to develop avionics architectures for various mission types, including low earth orbit constellation designs. The role will be responsible for onboard computer systems, onboard data storage, and required interfaces to have components communicate and function together to provide command and data handling capabilities.

The ideal candidate will act as the engineering focal point for the entire avionics subsystem of a spacecraft being designed. You should have sound knowledge of the physical components and the relationship these will have within various systems to ensure all systems integrate well and perform as expected. Collaborating closely with a cohort of system and subsystem leads, you will develop avionics subsystem requirements and specifications through analysis and system trade studies, translating customer requests into feasible design solutions. You will assist in flowing down avionics & data handling requirements into unit specifications, subsystem verification tests, and risk reduction plans. You may participate in vendor selection if new unit design is required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop subsystem designs, and perform requirements definition and flowdown.
• Perform trade studies and analyses to evaluate and optimize total system performance to meet customer operation requirements.
• Develop interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents related to Avionics subsystems such as Electrical Power Systems, Flight Computing, Command and Data Handling, etc.
• Evaluate and optimize data bus selection and design.
• Create telemetry budgets & provide inputs for avionics subsystem sizing.
• Collaborate with Flight Software, Database, Harness and other engineers, providing command and data handling expertise to other subsystems as needed.
• Create command, telemetry, and sequence records, as well as input for other associated records.
• Perform verification and validation of the designed system, resolving technical issues experienced during FSW testing, and develop solutions with cross-functional teams to assure mission success.
• Present concepts of operation and other analyses or findings to customers and senior management.
• Develop and test mission operational products and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or a related field. A master's degree may count as two years of experience.
• 8 years of electrical system command and data handling architecture or relevant experience in electrical / avionics engineering for space applications, or an adjacent technical industry.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including experience developing solutions to complex electrical/electronic and command and data handling technical problems.
• Familiarity with the space environment and its effect on satellite systems.
• Experience in analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems, including high-speed digital circuit design and embedded processing and control.
• Knowledge of electronics design and electrical communication standards, such as RS-422/485, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire/Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C.
• Software development experience to solve problems, implement process improvements, or support automation (e.g. Python, C++, Java, Matlab, VBA, etc.).
• Strong collaboration, communication, and team/project leadership skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved.