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Avionics Engineer

Astro Mechanica · San Francisco · On-site

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About Astro Mechanica

We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.

About the role

Architect avionics systems for flight hardware and corresponding ground-based test infrastructure including hardware-in-the-loop test beds. Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on system trades and implementation of solutions.

What they're looking for

  • Experience with wire harnesses and associated sub-components
  • Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components
  • Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
  • Experience with 3D CAD software
  • Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks
  • Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
More about this role

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.

We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

Astro Mechanica is looking for an Avionics Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who is capable of architecting, designing, configuring, and continuously improving the electrical subsystems for our innovative jet engine and aircraft. Your work at Astro Mechanica will bridge hardware and software in a formative stage of development, and require...

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