Senior Avionics Systems Engineer / Senior Avionics Systems Engineeress

Senior Spacecraft C&DH Engineer

Every satellite that successfully reaches orbit and remains operational does so due to expertly designed avionics architecture. Our client, a leader in national security space initiatives, is seeking a Senior C&DH Engineer to act as the primary technical authority for the electrical hardware and avionics systems integral to their spacecraft. If you possess the knowledge to manage complex architectures and the leadership skills to engage with diverse programs and stakeholders, this role offers significant potential.

The Role

You will take the lead in designing and architecting C&DH subsystems, ensuring that they meet mission requirements while balancing performance, power, mass, and cost. This involves:

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

At Level 5, your responsibilities will expand to shaping the long-term technical roadmap for the C&DH group and 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 (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.

Adam Slade