Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Sortie

Job overview

Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Sortie is an onsite, full-time role in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports electrical and electronics design for the AxEMU Power, Avionics, and Control (PAC) system. The engineer develops and integrates electrical systems and avionics components that manage commands, telemetry, and internal data flows. Through requirements definition, interface documentation, testing, and technical oversight, the role helps ensure the spacesuit's electrical systems meet mission-critical performance goals.

What you'll do

• Conceptualize, design, develop, test, and integrate electrical systems
• select and trade avionics architectures
• ensure designs meet radiation-hardness, reliability, and resilience standards
• define requirements and develop interface control documents
• integrate with suit and test functions
• document design decisions and verification plans
• provide technical oversight during integration and testing
• resolve technical issues
• lead vendor selection and make/buy decisions
• evaluate COTS components.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical design engineer

senior

sortie

axemu pac

spacecraft avionics

embedded systems

pcb design

houston tx

axiom space

full-time

day shift

evenings and weekends as needed

altium designer

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Electrical design role for the AxEMU Power, Avionics, and Control system, with the Sortie designation retained from the source title.

About the employer

Axiom Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.