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Senior Avionics Engineer Posted 05/28/26

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Protingent

San Carlos, CA (In Person)

$175,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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Job Description

Senior Avionics Engineer San Carlos, CA 94070
Posted:
05/28/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number:
31869
Job Location:
Onsite
Industry:
AERO - Aerospace
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Senior Avionics Engineer
Position Description:
Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct-hire Senior Avionics Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Design and test electrical hardware for satellite subsystems, focusing on power management, control systems, and signal processing. Develop and maintain schematics, PCB designs, and harness diagrams for laser systems and satellite subsystems. Perform testing and debugging of electrical hardware, ensuring robust operation under various environmental conditions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, and thermal engineers) to ensure seamless integration and system-level functionality. Maintain detailed technical documentation, including system requirements, design specifications, and test plans. Support environmental testing and validation, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, and electromagnetic interference tests to ensure space-qualification of electrical subsystems. Participate in customer and internal design reviews, providing technical insights and rmendations for system improvements. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and continuously improve the design and development process in the electrical engineering lab.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. 5+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in aerospace, satellite, orputing systems. Circuit simulation and analysis experience using tools such as LTspice and spreadsheets. Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and soldering stations. Strong troubleshooting skills and experience debugging electrical systems in lab environments. Proficiency with CAD tools for electrical design (e.g., Altium, OrCAD).Familiarity with control systems, sensors, and their integration into optical platforms.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Experience with acceleratedputing systems Familiarity with space qualification standards and environmental testing for aerospace applications (thermal-vacuum, vibration, radiation). Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams, particularly with thermal and mechanical disciplines. Understanding of satellite electrical systems and power distribution for space applications.
Job Details:
Job Type:
Direct Hire
Salary Range:
$150,000 - $200,000
Location:
Seattle, WA (Onsite). ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.