Momentus Space LLC
Electrical Avionics Engineer
About this role
Momentus seeks an Electrical Avionics Engineer to design, develop, and test flight-critical avionics systems for in-space transportation vehicles. You'll work across flight computers, power systems, sensors, and RF communications in a fast-paced aerospace environment, bringing 5–8 years of space electronics experience.
What you'll do
- Design avionics units including flight computers, power converters, attitude sensors, cameras, and RF communication systems
- Perform PCB schematic capture and layout using Altium Designer
- Conduct detailed technical reviews of electronics designs and PCB layouts
- Develop and execute test plans for flight qualification (TVAC, vibration, thermal, radiation, EMC/EMI)
- Define spacecraft avionics architectures and associated budgets
- Collaborate on high-performance, low-cost, low-mass system implementations
What they're looking for
- Altium Designer schematic capture and PCB layout
- Space environment electronics design (LEO, GEO, deep space)
- High-speed digital design (FPGAs, microprocessors, memory interfaces)
- Power electronics (converters, load switches)
- RF electronics (mixers, oscillators, power amplifiers)
- Mixed-signal electronics (ADCs, DACs, image sensors)
- LTSpice circuit simulation
- Embedded software familiarity
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Flexible PTO with 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick time and parental leave
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology
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Momentus Space LLC
Momentus Space LLC develops in-space transportation systems and spacecraft technology, including propulsion, power systems, and avionics. The company is hiring engineers across structural design, propulsion, power systems, embedded software, and senior technical leadership roles to advance its space vehicle development and operations.
- Website
- momentus.space
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing electronics for space environments—what radiation, thermal, or vibration challenges have you addressed?
- Describe your most complex PCB layout project in Altium and the key design trade-offs you made.