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Avionics Ground Systems Engineer (Electrical)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 100000 - 160000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
2 September 2026 (1 hour ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
As an Avionics Ground Systems Engineer (Electrical) at Impulse you will develop and integrate ground systems that interface with flight avionics command and control systems instrumentation and vehicle networks.
In this role you will develop robust electrical ground systems that enable rapid testing seamless vehicle integration and reliable launch execution in demanding environments. Youll partner closely with avionics RF propulsion software structures test and integration teams to deliver high-performance data acquisition and control solutions that are safe scalable and mission ready.
This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments enjoy hands-on hardware development and want to see their systems operate from initial concept through launch.
Responsibilities
- Own hardware through the full lifecycle including architecture schematic development fabrication integration validation and deployment
- Develop electrical architectures and interface definitions for ground support equipment including power instrumentation communications and data acquisition
- Design and integrate rack-level equipment harnesses enclosures and vehicle interface hardware
- Develop and troubleshoot command telemetry data acquisition and control interfaces between ground systems and flight hardware
- Perform system-level electrical testing integration and fault isolation
- Support vehicle test operations and launch campaigns including real-time troubleshooting of ground systems
- Define and procure COTS instrumentation networking computing and interface hardware
- Create and maintain schematics wiring documentation interface drawings and system-level documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with avionics propulsion software test and operations teams to deliver reliable systems on aggressive schedules
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 2 years in designing building and deploying electrical ground support equipment avionics integration hardware or other high-reliability electrical systems
- Strong understanding of electrical system design fundamentals including signal integrity grounding shielding EMI/EMC and power distribution
- 1 years of hands-on experience specifying procuring integrating and testing electrical instrumentation networking and computing hardware
- Familiarity with common aerospace and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet RS-422 CAN etc.) and networking (TCP/IP CAT5 serial protocols)
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced development and test environments
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience designing rack-level systems harnessing or enclosure integrations for Avionics or RF products
- Understanding of industrial electrical safety practices including circuit protection E-stops safety relays interlocks and safe power distribution for hazardous operations
- 1 years of experience with CAD tools such as NX for mechanical integration and layout design
- Familiarity with test automation scripting or controls software (Python MATLAB etc.)
- Understanding of networking fundamentals including addressing routing switching VLANs latency packet loss etc.
- Experience with basic schematic capture (PCBAs) or electrical system documentation (EPlan)
- Prior experience supporting launch campaigns propulsion testing or integrated vehicle operations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently take initiative and drive hardware development in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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