Avionics Engineer
Company: Connect Staffing Professional
Location: Hawthorne
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Avionics Engineer Location:
Hawthorne, CA - HQ (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Department:
Engineering Compensation: My client welcomes candidates across a
broad range of experience levels. Titles and compensation will be
calibrated based on demonstrated expertise and impact. · Level 1:
$90K – $110K Equity · Level 2: $100K – $125K Equity · Level 3:
$130K – $160K Equity · Level 4: $150K – $185K Equity · Level 5:
$165K – $205K Equity About the Role My client is building
spacecraft from the ground up—and they’re looking for an Avionics
Engineer who thrives in high-autonomy, high-impact environments.
You’ll own the design and deployment of electronic subsystems for
our first flight vehicle, with full lifecycle responsibility from
concept to orbit. This is a zero-to-one opportunity for engineers
who want to shape hardware that survives the harshest environments
and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. Responsibilities ·
Architect and own avionics system-level design, interfaces, and
trade studies · Prototype, bring up, and validate flight computers,
comms systems, power electronics, and ADCS hardware · Build
internal test infrastructure (flatsat, GPS sim, power sim, comms
sim, etc.) · Lead qualification testing across vibration, shock,
thermal, and thermal vacuum environments · Establish best practices
for electrical design and tooling · Support flight operations with
hands-on hardware ownership Qualifications · Proven experience
designing and validating PCBAs for space or similarly demanding
environments · Ownership of high-reliability electronics from
concept through deployment · Ability to operate independently and
iterate rapidly in a constrained trade space · Deep troubleshooting
instincts—comfortable crawling through systems to isolate and
resolve issues · A mindset for excellence, not perfection—my client
values bold builders over box-checkers Bonus Points · You’ve
shipped flight hardware · You’ve built something unconventional
that worked · You’ve challenged requirements to make the system
better · You’ve mentored others or built tools that improved team
velocity Culture & Fit My client is obsessed with impact. They move
fast, expect ownership, and prioritize hiring exceptional
individuals—even those with unconventional backgrounds. If you’re
the kind of person who builds things in your garage, rewrites specs
to make them better, or thrives in ambiguity, they want to hear
from you. Benefits · 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision
base plans · Access to HSA, FSA, 401K, and commuter benefits ·
Unlimited PTO (with a minimum of two weeks mandatory use) · Daily
catered lunches · Equity in a company that’s redefining what’s
possible in space
Keywords: Connect Staffing Professional, Long Beach , Avionics Engineer, Engineering , Hawthorne, California
