avionics jobs in San Diego

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.