Principal Avionics Engineer

Overview

In this role you will provide technical leadership for next-generation space systems, focusing on avionics strategy, architecture, and delivery. You will mentor engineers and guide complex programmes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet system-level objectives. You’ll shape spacecraft avionics architectures and oversee integration of computing, communications, and power systems. This position offers the chance to influence mission-critical projects in a consultancy that supports diverse aerospace clients. You will work in a dynamic team that values innovation and measurable impact on space technology and sustainability.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Flexible way of working
• Employee assistance programme
• Team gatherings and events

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and development of spacecraft avionics architectures
• Make technical decisions and provide SME input across avionics disciplines
• Define avionics requirements aligned with system-level goals
• Support integration of onboard computing, communications, power, and data handling
• Coordinate avionics interfaces across multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct engineering trade studies, risk assessments, and investigations
• Support verification, validation, qualification, and acceptance activities
• Contribute to design reviews and customer-facing technical discussions
• Mentor and support junior engineers

Key requirements

• Significant avionics engineering experience for spacecraft, satellites, launch systems, or space platforms
• Strong understanding of spacecraft avionics architectures and subsystem integration
• Experience leading technical activities within complex programmes
• Knowledge of onboard data handling, flight computers, communications, and electrical architectures
• Experience with requirements management, verification, and validation
• Strong systems engineering principles and full product lifecycle understanding
• Experience managing technical interfaces across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to produce and review high-quality technical documentation

• stakeholder engagement
• clear communication
• mentoring and coaching
• ECSS standards (desirable)
• space-qualified hardware development (desirable)
• spacecraft communications, telemetry, telecommand, onboard networking

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