Avionics Engineer

About the role

This role delivers avionics systems and ground test infrastructure for flight and validation. The position connects flight hardware with software and disciplines in a formative development cycle.

Software engineers turn product ideas into working code. Engineers work in small teams, review each other's work, and ship in small batches. Most teams follow agile practices such as sprints and daily standups. Engineers also write tests, fix bugs, and improve performance. The field values clear communication as much as technical skill. Engineers spend part of every week on planning, code review, and debugging, not just writing new code. The ability to explain a technical decision in plain words separates strong engineers from the rest.

Key facts

What you'll do

Flight hardware architectures integrate with hardware-in-the-loop test beds to enable early and repeated validation. System trades and implementation align requirements, interfaces, and integration risks through collaboration across engineering disciplines. Owners select avionics components, analyze performance and reliability, and integrate parts to support mission objectives. Automated test and analysis workflows are enabled by software controllers and configuration for hardware systems. Rapid hardware iteration supports troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution to keep test campaigns on schedule and reduce rework.

Requirements

The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. Published requirements state the necessary candidate degrees. Aircraft integration requires experience with wire harnesses and associated sub-components. Operational environments require familiarity with installing and troubleshooting electronic sensors and components. Measurement and verification require competence with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies. Test or analysis task automation requires software fluency. A fast-paced environment requires adaptability while maintaining attentive detail and a high level of quality in all work.

Practical notes

Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer and confirms recruitment and hiring for a diverse workforce in an inclusive environment. Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

Avionics work often involves real-time constraints and close coordination between firmware, hardware, and test teams. Tools such as 3D CAD and test automation software are commonly used to iterate quickly and reduce manual effort. The role supports flight and ground systems that validate designs through repeated, test-like-you-fly verification cycles.

Questions to ask

Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.

About the company

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable.