Head of Avionics at AstroForge – Seal Beach, California

About AstroForgeAt AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and with a smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.
Position SummaryWe’re looking for a Head of Avionics to lead the design, development, and implementation of avionics systems for our deep space craft. This is a hands-on, leadership role where you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to architect and deliver the critical electronics systems that enable our upcoming missions.In this role, you’ll oversee the development of power systems, command and data handling, communication systems, and other spacecraft avionics components and anything else that needs to be built. You’ll ensure the systems meet performance, reliability, and cost targets while fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities

• Build all the electronics: Lead the end-to-end development of spacecraft avionics systems, including architecture, design, integration, and testing. This includes the design and development of
  • Flight electrical systems: including power distribution, communication interfaces, and control systems.
• Ensure rigorous testing and validation of avionics hardware and software to guarantee mission success.
• Manage a team of avionics engineers for speed and performance.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required).
• Experience: 8+ years in electrical engineering, with a focus on avionics or spacecraft systems. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing spacecraft .
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects under impossible deadlines. Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and provide innovative solutions.

Why Join Us?At AstroForge, you’ll be at the forefront of space exploration and resource acquisition, working on challenges that have never been tackled before. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of asteroid mining and contribute to a revolutionary industry with immense scientific, economic, and environmental potential.
Salary150k - 300k
Benefits

• Full healthcare benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
• Stock options in AstroForge

ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.