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Lead Avionics Engineer – Reditus Space

Location: Atlanta, GA

Department: Engineering – Avionics

Employment Type: Full-time

About Reditus Space

Reditus Space is transforming low Earth orbit into a true engine of economic value through scalable, rapid-turnaround microgravity manufacturing and return from LEO. Our ENOS spacecraft is at the forefront of this mission. We are building a world-class team to deliver on this vision-and we’re seeking a Lead Avionics Engineer with the drive, passion, and talent to set the standard for technical excellence and innovation, on par with the best in the industry.

Role Overview

As Lead Avionics Engineer, you will own the complete lifecycle of spacecraft avionics-from concept through launch, reentry, and recovery. You will lead the design, integration, validation, and optimization of all avionics systems, ensuring our vehicles achieve unprecedented reliability, performance, and reusability. This is a hands-on, high-impact role: you will collaborate across disciplines, mentor engineers, and drive the development of flight hardware and software that will power every mission.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hardware-rich environment, is relentless in pursuit of quality, and is ready to take full ownership of mission-critical systems. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and building technology that will shape the future of space, you belong here.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and validation of all spacecraft avionics systems, including flight computers, power systems, communications, sensors, and harnessing.
• Architect avionics systems from first principles, balancing reliability, performance, mass, and manufacturability.
• Own the creation and review of detailed electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and system-level wiring diagrams; drive hardware and software co-design.
• Develop and execute rigorous test plans for avionics hardware and software, including functional, environmental, and system-in-the-loop testing; correlate test data with analytical models.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on prototype and flight hardware throughout all stages-from development and integration to launch and refurbishment.
• Collaborate closely with software, propulsion, structures, thermal, manufacturing, and payload teams to ensure seamless vehicle integration and mission success.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and ownership.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports, documentation, and design reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion a hardware-rich, iterative development philosophy-design, build, test, and iterate rapidly.
• Drive development schedules and ensure all team members are aligned and empowered to deliver on aggressive timelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience designing, integrating, and testing avionics or embedded systems for aerospace or similarly demanding applications.
• Deep expertise in circuit design, embedded systems, and system-level integration of electronic components.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCAD, or similar), and experience with embedded software development (C/C++, Python, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of power systems, data buses (CAN, RS-422, Ethernet, SpaceWire), and communication protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and drive projects from concept to flight.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, data analysis, and correlation with analytical models.
• Willingness to take full ownership and responsibility for test and flight project outcomes and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated first-principles approach to high-performance engineering challenges.
• Experience with reusable spacecraft or launch vehicle avionics systems.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, hardware iteration, and system bring-up.
• Familiarity with spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), fault tolerance, and high-reliability design practices.
• Experience working in fast-paced, hardware-focused environments (e.g., SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Blue Origin).
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and solve complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build and fly hardware that will transform the future of space manufacturing.
• A hands-on, high-impact engineering culture with rapid iteration, real responsibility, and minimal red tape.
• Competitive salary and equity package with generous healthcare benefits.
• The chance to work alongside some of the best engineers in the industry on high-impact problems.
• An open, non-hierarchical environment where talent, drive, and results matter most.

Reditus Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re ready to build the future of space, apply now to join Reditus Space as our Lead Avionics Engineer. Not for the faint of heart. We only hire those who raise the bar for the entire team.

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