Staff Avionics Architect

Ursa Major Technologies • Berthoud, CO

29d • $140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. Our propulsion systems cannot function without sensors, actuators, controllers, and other electronic hardware functioning well together. As an Avionics Architect, you will lead the definition and delivery of avionics architectures for complex aerospace and defense systems, including propulsion systems, all-up-rounds, and flight hardware. This role is responsible for translating system-level requirements into robust avionics solutions spanning hardware, firmware, and embedded software. The Avionics Architect operates as the technical authority at the program or platform level, guiding cross-functional teams through architecture definition, design trade studies, and interface definition. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, comfortable making critical technical decisions in high-reliability, schedule-driven environments.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in delivering flight avionics for aircraft, launch vehicles, or other space applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in avionics, embedded systems or aerospace electronics
• Demonstrated experience owning avionics architecture for flight hardware
• Strong understanding of embedded processors, FPGAs, power systems, sensors, actuators, data buses and communication interfaces
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards and qualification environments (e.g. DO-254/178, MIL-STD, NASA, etc.)
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts through diagrams, documentation and reviews
• US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with propulsion systems, all-up-rounds and/or launch vehicles
• Spacecraft avionics experience, including radiation-tolerant design is a plus
• Hands-on experience with: FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital interfaces Redundant and fault-tolerant architectures
• Experience supporting hardware through environmental testing, qualification and flight tests
• Prior involvement in system-level integration and test
• Experience mentoring engineers or serving as a technical lead
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC, thermal and reliability considerations for flight electronics
• Experience with range safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Own and define the end-to-end avionics architecture for one or more programs or platforms
• Translate mission, safety and regulatory requirements into flight and engine control, power, sensor, guidance, navigation, telemetry, actuator and communication architectures
• Define and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) and system diagrams
• Drive avionics designs through SRR, PDR and CDR
• Define fault tolerance, redundancy and FDIR strategies appropriate to mission risk
• Review and guide detailed design reviews from avionics hardware and software engineers
• Support integration, test and anomaly resolution at the system level
• Collaborate closely with Propulsion, GNC, Structures, Systems Engineering, Flight Sciences and Test teams
• Support supplier engagement, technical evaluation and make/buy decisions

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
• Equity Grants in the Company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level