Avionics Hardware Engineer

Avionics Hardware Engineer

Lodestar

London, United Kingdom

About the Job

We are seeking highly motivated Avionics Hardware Engineers to join our multidisciplinary team developing next-generation space systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating advanced avionics architectures for autonomous platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on across the full lifecycle, from concept and simulation to hardware testing and on-orbit readiness.

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.