avionics jobs in San Diego

Lead a team of 10–20 systems, integration, test, and simulation engineers across laboratory, simulation, ground, and flight test environments for aerospace and defense systems. Develop and execute integrated test strategies, manage System Integration Laboratories (SILs), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) environments, and oversee verification, validation, and regression testing activities.…See more Drive requirements traceability, root cause analysis, test automation, and compliance across complex aerospace and defense programs. Manage test execution to cost, schedule, and quality objectives while collaborating with systems engineering, software, hardware, cybersecurity, and program management teams.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and develop advanced embedded software for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems, working with multi-core processors, FPGAs, and real-time operating systems. You'll develop C/C++ firmware, low-level drivers, and embedded Linux systems for ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures in demanding aerospace applications.…See more The role requires expertise in real-time constraints, secure communications, and multi-core processing while mentoring junior engineers and advancing software development practices.

Staff Engineer, Integration will onboard processing hardware and electronic assemblies onto crewed and uncrewed aircraft, performing system bring-up, functional checkout, acceptance testing, and post-installation verification across sensor, compute, power, network, and aircraft interfaces. Responsibilities include loading and validating software releases, diagnosing and resolving integration issues across software, electrical, network, and mechanical domains, maintaining configuration records, and performing basic wiring and electro-mechanical work per approved procedures.…See more The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace integration, avionics, or mechatronics, with competence in Linux/Windows systems, electrical troubleshooting, reading technical drawings and schematics, and strong documentation skills. Extensive travel (50%) to customer sites for deployments, demonstrations, and field support is required, along with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Senior Firmware Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing low-level embedded C++ software for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads. The role involves porting frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, creating BSPs and HALs, designing peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless protocols), and conducting safety-critical testing including MISRA C compliance.…See more Requires 5+ years of embedded systems experience, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, Python/Bash scripting, and ability to diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems.

Systems engineer supporting autonomous aircraft development, responsible for translating pilot operational experience into system requirements and certification strategies. Develop training/deployment documentation, perform safety assessments, and drive avionics hardware/software requirements through systems engineering and trade-off analysis.…See more Support type certification and operational approval processes using aerospace standards. Requires FAA pilot or dispatcher certification plus 7+ years designing safety-critical aerospace systems.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical design and integration of autonomous aircraft systems for defense applications. You will own system architecture, avionics and autonomy integration, requirements definition and traceability, and cross-functional collaboration from initial design through flight testing and operational deployment.…See more The role demands deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), DoD standards and certification, and autonomous flight systems operating in contested environments.

Senior Flight Software Engineer role developing deterministic C++ software for autonomous aircraft systems in bare metal environments. Responsibilities include creating robust sensor and control system integration, implementing unit tests, handling system faults, and collaborating across avionics, mechanical, and algorithmic subsystems.…See more Requires 7+ years of professional C/C++ experience and expertise in embedded or high-performance applications, with hands-on involvement in flight hardware testing and certification.

The Systems Engineer – Mission Definition will define certification and operational approval strategies for autonomous aircraft systems, develop training and deployment documentation, and support system architecture and requirements development. The role requires capturing system requirements and interfaces to drive avionics hardware and software development, performing operational safety assessments, and providing engineering expertise in design, development, test, and validation of vehicle-level functions.…See more The position demands a FAA-certificated pilot (Commercial or Airline Transport) or dispatcher with 7+ years of experience designing, integrating, and testing complex safety-critical aerospace systems, combined with a strong systems engineering background and the ability to translate real-world operational challenges into system requirements.

Sr. Systems Engineer leading the design, development, and certification of safety-critical unmanned aircraft systems.…See more You will define development plans and processes, technically lead system requirements through validation and verification, conduct trade studies, and serve as a subject matter expert across domains like avionics, propulsion, flight controls, or data networks. The role requires deep experience with complex safety-critical certification programs, ARP-4754 compliance, and engagement with airworthiness authorities.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Engineer to build and expand test automation capabilities for V-BAT, an autonomous aircraft platform. You will work with GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) and embedded systems teams to design test cases, implement software interfaces and drivers for simulation and hardware orchestration, and automate testing across autonomy, embedded systems, and ground control components.…See more The role requires strong C++ or Python skills, version control proficiency, and hands-on prototyping to support continuous release testing and flight test events.

Lead a systems engineering team responsible for avionics integration, verification, and validation activities for satellite communication systems. Direct technical problem-solving during integration phases, oversee certification and compliance (DO-160 frameworks), manage system architecture decisions across hardware and software, and ensure airworthiness of deployed solutions.…See more Manage team budget, conduct performance reviews, and serve as technical spokesperson to internal/external stakeholders. Required skills include 7+ years in avionics/aerospace systems engineering with hands-on experience in embedded Linux/Windows, avionics I/O interfaces (ARINC 429, CAN, Ethernet), IVV tooling (git, Jira, bash, Python), and lab test equipment.

Develop and optimize low-level embedded firmware in C++ for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads, focusing on performance, reliability, and safety-critical applications. Port frameworks and applications to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages (BSPs), adapt Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), and develop peripheral drivers for interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC.…See more Conduct unit and integration testing including fault injection and MISRA C compliance checks, diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and collaborate with hardware teams to validate firmware incorporating secure boot, watchdogs, and fault-tolerant designs. Requires 5+ years embedded systems development, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, and expertise in Python, Bash, Shell, and C/C++.

Senior Firmware Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing low-level embedded software in C++ for flight-critical avionics and UAS systems. Will port frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create board support packages and hardware abstraction layers, develop peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless), and conduct unit/integration testing including MISRA C compliance.…See more Requires 5+ years embedded systems experience, bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Systems/Mechanical Engineering, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.