Senior Electrical Engineer, Avionics
Katalyst Space Technologies · Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted about a month ago · $145,000 - $180,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Katalyst Space Technologies's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Katalyst Space Technologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Katalyst Space Technologies
- high 27 stale, 0 reposted of 42 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Katalyst Space Technologies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Katalyst Space Technologies.
About this role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer in Avionics at Katalyst, you will own the flight avionics architecture and detailed electrical design for spacecraft upgrade modules, overseeing the process from concept through qualification and on-orbit operations. Your role involves designing and analyzing spacecraft electronics, driving avionics integration across various systems, and conducting rigorous testing and documentation to ensure readiness for flight. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve complex electrical and data-interface issues.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Katalyst Space Technologies as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 5-8 years of experience designing and delivering complex electrical or avionics hardware for spacecraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, or other mission-critical systems
- Demonstrated ownership of avionics or embedded electronics from architecture and schematic design through bring-up, integration, verification, and qualification
- Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design, embedded processors/FPGAs, power electronics interfaces, high-speed/serial communications, and hardware debugging
- Hands-on proficiency with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition equipment
- Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively across hardware, software, systems, manufacturing, and program teams
Nice to have
- Experience developing spacecraft avionics through flight qualification and operational deployment
- Experience with radiation effects, component derating, reliability, fault tolerance, redundancy, and single-event-effect mitigation for space electronics
- Experience with common spacecraft interfaces and buses such as CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422/485, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, and discrete I/O
- Experience with EMI/EMC design and test, grounding/bonding, harness/interface design, and spacecraft electrical integration
- Experience with ECAD tools and configuration-controlled release processes; familiarity with PCB layout constraints, manufacturing, and acceptance testing
What you get
- Base salary range of $145,000 - $180,000 annually
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, including Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan
- Relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Role involves compliance with ITAR regulations, which may affect non-US applicants
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Listed by Katalyst Space Technologies on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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