Avionics Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Notable score with substantial design responsibilities, a clear focus on innovation in space systems, and a competitive compensation structure attracting skilled engineering professionals.
- Salary competitive based on industry standards
- Focus on designing advanced avionics systems
- Hands-on experience in cutting-edge projects
- Expectations for independent problem-solving
Pros
- Opportunity to work on advanced avionics architectures
- Competitive salary based on market standards
- Hands-on experience and visibility in significant projects
Cons
- Industry's high complexity may introduce high-stress situations
- Demanding project timelines may affect work-life balance
- Less clarity on organizational structure may lead to role ambiguity
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior • On-site in London, UK
Good fit
- Experienced electrical engineers
- Those willing to work in fast-paced environments
- Professionals interested in autonomous systems
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant design experience
- Individuals preferring set work structures
- Job seekers seeking minimal technical challenges
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Lodestar
Lodestar's mission is to develop the first "Protect and Defend" capability for high-value space assets in orbit. Our flagship product, MITHRIL, is our hardware-agnostic, AI-enabled autonomy software suite that enables us to augment any off-the-shelf spacecraft with the ability to autonomously detect, characterise, and reversibly neutralise orbital threats. By building on the proven space heritage of our best-in-class satellite-bus partners and fully integrating MITHRIL into a single unified platform, we deliver an end-to-end, autonomous in-space bodyguarding service.
About the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated Avionics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team developing next-generation space systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating advanced avionics architectures for autonomous platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on across the full lifecycle, from concept and simulation to hardware testing and on-orbit readiness.
What You’ll Do
- Perform PCB design, layout, simulation, and validation for high-speed and mixed-signal designs.
- Conduct hardware debugging and system-level testing using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab instrumentation.
- Build, test, and maintain electrical harnesses and wiring assemblies for flight and development hardware.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems and software teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics hardware into flight systems.
- Support environmental qualification and verification testing (EMC, vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)
Qualifications
- BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
- Proven expertise in PCB design, layout, and hardware bring-up/testing.
- Knowledgeable in high-speed interface design and signal integrity analysis.
- Skilled in hardware debugging, fault isolation, and performance characterization.
- Familiar with lab test equipment including oscilloscopes, DAQs, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
- Hands-on experience with electrical assembly, including soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience designing carrier boards for Linux-based SoCs.
- Familiarity with NVIDIA SoCs.
- Hands-on experience with FPGA design and integration.
- Proficient with PCB simulation workflows, including signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/thermal analysis.
- Background in space-rated electronics and high-reliability design practices, including radiation effects analysis, fault-tolerant architectures, and qualification processes for space systems.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary (based on experience)
- Equity pool options
- Vibrant, open-plan office in London
- 28 Days Annual Leave
- Private Medical Insurance
- Be part of a scrappy, dynamic, multidisciplinary, collaborative crew 🏴☠️
Important Information:
For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.
