Senior Avionics Systems Engineer / Senior Avionics Systems Engineeress

Senior Spacecraft C&DH Engineer

Every satellite that reaches orbit and remains operational does so because of informed decisions regarding its avionics architecture. Our client operates on the cutting edge of national security space and is seeking a Senior C&DH Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for the electrical hardware and avionics systems at the core of their spacecraft. If you possess the expertise to manage complex architectures and the leadership skills to coordinate across programs and stakeholders, this role offers substantial opportunities for impact.

The Role

You will drive the design and architecture of C&DH subsystems, ensuring they meet mission requirements while balancing performance, power, mass, and cost. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading trade studies and make/buy analyses.
• Owning interface control documents.
• Directing high-fidelity analyses across data budgets, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and clock behavior.
• Resolving complex technical issues through integration and test.
• Contributing to FDIR strategies and providing technical expertise to mission operations.

At Level 5, your scope will expand to shaping the long-term technical roadmap for the C&DH group while mentoring the next generation of engineers across multiple programs.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or a related discipline with 9 or more years of relevant experience.
• 9 or more years of experience with spacecraft communication protocols including SpaceWire, Ethernet, RS-422/485, and LVDS.
• 7 or more years of experience in the design, analysis, and integration of spacecraft electrical hardware or complex avionics systems.
• US Person status required (US Citizenship required for clearance eligibility).

What Sets Candidates Apart

• 14 or more years of related experience for those targeting Level 5.
• Experience as a Responsible Engineering Authority or Lead Engineer on complex space programs.
• Deep familiarity with industry standards and DoD cybersecurity implementation for space assets.
• Experience in high-rate manufacturing environments.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering discipline.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contact: Adam Slade