Avionics Engineer

4 days ago

City Of London England, United Kingdom Darwin Recruitment Full time

Darwin Recruitment are currently hiring for an Avionics Engineer on behalf of a start-up space business in London that are specializing in autonomous robotics for orbital operations. The company is developing a platform-agnostic robotic arm and associated autonomous manipulation/vision software as a service. Notably they emphasise that they're not building the full spacecraft, but a system that can integrate with host spacecraft or tugs to enable servicing or defence functions in orbit. Their mission is to develop the first "Protect and Defend" capability for high-value space assets in orbit. Their flagship product, is their hardware-agnostic, AI-enabled autonomy software suite that enables them to augment any off-the-shelf spacecraft with the ability to autonomously detect, characterise, and reversibly neutralise orbital threats. By building on the proven space heritage of their best-in-class satellite-bus partners and fully integrating into a single unified platform, they deliver an end-to-end, autonomous in-space bodyguarding service.

What You'll Do

* Perform PCB design, layout, simulation, and validation for high-speed and mixed-signal designs.

* Conduct hardware debugging and system-level testing using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab instrumentation.

* Build, test, and maintain electrical harnesses and wiring assemblies for flight and development hardware.

* Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems and software teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics hardware into flight systems.

* Support environmental qualification and verification testing (EMC, vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)

Qualifications

* BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.

* Proven expertise in PCB design, layout, and hardware bring-up/testing.

* Knowledgeable in high-speed interface design and signal integrity analysis.

* Skilled in hardware debugging, fault isolation, and performance characterization.

* Familiar with lab test equipment including oscilloscopes, DAQs, logic analyzers, and power supplies.

* Hands-on experience with electrical assembly, including soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication.

Preferred Skills & Experience

* Experience designing carrier boards for Linux-based SoCs.

* Familiarity with NVIDIA SoCs.

* Hands-on experience with FPGA design and integration.

* Proficient with PCB simulation workflows, including signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/thermal analysis.

* Background in space-rated electronics and high-reliability design practices, including radiation effects analysis, fault-tolerant architectures, and qualification processes for space systems.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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