Avionics System Engineer III – Command & Data Handling

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Senior Avionics Systems Engineer within Lunar Permanence team developing Blue Moon landers and infrastructure. Engaging in hardware/software integration and systems design for crewed lunar transport.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,706 - $182,987 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C&DH architecture, systems engineering practices, and the full life cycle development of avionics systems. Proficient in requirements analysis, verification planning, and technical writing, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

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C&DH Architecture DevelopmentSystems Engineering PracticesRequirements Analysis and Flow-DownVerification and Validation PlanningTechnical Writing and Documentation

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Hard Skills

Avionics Systems DevelopmentRequirements DefinitionFault Tree AnalysisNetwork Architecture ManagementDeterministic Network Configuration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem SolvingCollaborative Teamwork

Industry Keywords

C&DH SubsystemIntegration and TestSafety Critical SystemsTechnical MentorshipDesign Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to or lead C&DH architecture trade studies, concept development, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support.
Analyze, manage, and interpret requirements at the C&DH subsystem level and flow down requirements to lower-level component specifications
Generate verification and validation plans, and work with Integration and Test team to ensure the C&DH subsystem meets requirements.
Develop and manage network architecture, integrating multiple subsystems while ensuring deterministic performance and budget compliance.
Develop and manage C&DH fault tree analyses and other reliability analyses across the system lifecycle.
Produce technical writing (procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).
Contribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure technical artifacts meet quality and compliance standards.
Provide technical mentorship and peer review within the avionics engineering team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical subject area
5+ years relevant experience in the full life cycle development of avionics systems, including requirements, design, integration, test, and operations.
Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices
An understanding of requirements definition, decomposition, and flow-down
Demonstrated expertise delivering complex, safety critical C&DH or similarly highly integrated avionics systems
Demonstrated expertise related to configuring and managing time-sensitive, deterministic networks
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Strong ability to analyze complex systems and deliver results-oriented solutions
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Bonuses based on company's intent to reward individual contributions