Avionics Design Engineer

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly.  ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispace Technologies, US. located in Denver Colorado is a looking for a highly motivated and talented Avionics Design Engineer to join its new team.  

• Rapidly design, develop and test highly reliable electronics for the APEX 1.0 Spacecraft 
• Support hardware development and production through design, assembly, test & integration 
• Assist in developing test plans for flight qualification of avionics  
• Evaluate and develop Avionics system requirements 
• Drive component design and components selection as well as system verification testing, troubleshooting and requirement(s) closure 
• Collaborate with software, hardware, supply chain and integration teams throughout the development life cycle 
• Create and manage supplier procurement specifications and statements of work 
• Assure product and process quality by testing finished product and process capabilities, establishing standards, and developing manufacturing processes 
• Design Test Procedures for screening hardware against syst level requirements  
•  Other duties as assigned.

• BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering or science. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• 5+ years of experience in avionics component and/or system design, development and testing 
• Assure product and process quality by testing finished product and process capabilities, establishing standards, and developing manufacturing processes 
• Experience with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle sensor architecture design 
• Experience with integrating hardware with software, and subsequent troubleshooting 
• Experience developing test campaigns to validate component and/or system performance  
• Proven track record of leading design development from concept through fabrication, testing and integration 
• Familiarity with project management tools, including Atlassian 
• Experience with circuit board design & design for manufacturing 
• Position requires access to export-controlled commodities , technical data, software and services. 

• Proficiency in scripting languages and 3D CAD modeling software 
• Experience with high voltage devices, lithium ion batteries, or power distribution optimization 
• Design-for-integration experience 
• Strong analysis skills, specifically to assess test results to validate system performance 
• Competency in electrical test equipment to support test team on dev and flight campaigns 
• Experience with common industry standards for spacecraft design and integration; including, but not limited to, NASA-STD-8739.4, NASA-HDBK-4001, NASA-STD-4003, SMC-S-010, & SMC-S-016 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment 
• Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required 

• Competitive salary based upon experience - $115,000 - $135,000. The salary range posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
• Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)  
• Hybrid work schedule 
• Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)  
• Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays) 
• 401(k) 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.