Avionics Engineer

Position: Avionics Engineer 

Location: Denver, CO

Position Type: Full-time

Mission: High Frontier – Own the Design, Integration, Testing, and Deployment of the Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS)

We’re Karman+, a scrappy space startup tackling ambitious projects with a lean, dedicated team. Our High Frontier mission demands a cutting-edge Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) to generate, store, and distribute power for spacecraft operations. For this mission, we’re looking for an Avionics Engineer I to focus on the Power Processing Unit (PPU), solar panels, batteries, and battery management systems (BMS). This critical role will involve ensuring the reliable generation and management of power in space. If you excel in solving complex technical challenges, thrive in collaborative environments, and are ready to work on a fast-paced space mission, this role is for you.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

As an Avionics Engineer (EPS Engineer), you’ll have end-to-end responsibility for the Power Processing Unit (PPU), solar panel systems, batteries, and battery management systems on the High Frontier mission. Your work will focus on the design, integration, testing, and deployment of these critical components to ensure the spacecraft’s power system operates reliably throughout the mission.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone eager to dive into the technical details of power subsystem engineering while collaborating with a small, highly skilled team. You’ll be instrumental in optimizing the spacecraft’s energy systems to meet mission requirements under tight timelines.

• Design, develop, and integrate EPS components, including the PPU, solar panels, batteries, and BMS, ensuring seamless performance and compatibility.
• Lead testing and validation of EPS hardware and software to ensure compliance with mission reliability and performance standards.
• Optimize the power architecture, balancing efficiency, redundancy, and reliability in a space environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex power subsystem issues during integration and testing phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems engineering, propulsion, thermal, mechanical) to ensure seamless integration of the EPS with the spacecraft.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate components, ensuring hardware meets mission specifications and deadlines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and budget risks related to the EPS.
• Ensure all EPS components comply with regulatory and quality standards, serving as the primary gatekeeper for power system go/no-go decisions.
• Contribute to post-deployment analysis and performance optimization of EPS components.
• Make autonomous technical decisions on system architecture, hardware/software interfaces, and design trade-offs to meet mission requirements within schedule and budget constraints.

• Experience in avionics, electronics, or power systems engineering, with hands-on expertise in designing, integrating, and testing PPU, solar panel systems, batteries, and battery management systems.
• Ability to contribute to all phases of the EPS lifecycle, from concept through flight-readiness and post-deployment support.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving hardware and software challenges in power subsystem testing and integration.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, including evaluation of off-the-shelf and custom hardware for compliance with mission requirements.
• Hands-on approach to technical problem-solving with a focus on mission success.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex EPS topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Foundational experience in avionics or electronics engineering for spacecraft applications.
• BS or MS in engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field. 

Additional Information

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

As a member of the Karman+ team, you’ll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Equity Incentives - Participate in our shared success.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for top tier plans with additional buy-up plan options. 
• Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability covered by Karman+
• Basic Life Insurance covered by Karman+
• 401k plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off - We focus on what you get done, not how many hours or days you work.

This position is full-time in-person at our offices & lab in Denver, CO. If you reside in locations outside of daily commuting distance you will be considered, however, no relocation or travel assistance will be provided by Karman+ for this position. This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein you may be provided with a public work station (cubicle) or private offices. In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, you will be required to view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, conferences, meetings, events, or visits to onsite locations.

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Karman+ reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice. 

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