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Apprentice Avionics Systems Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Electra Aero

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$110 - $155/hr

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid‑electric Ultra ... This role contributes to system architecture, performance, safety, and certification readiness ...

Electra

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

The RoleAs a Mid-Level Avionics Engineer, you will support the development, integration, and ... This role contributes to system architecture, performance, safety, and certification readiness ...

Integral

SME/Sr System Engineer

Newport News, VA · On-site

$180 - $210/hr

Advanced degree in a technical or engineering field with 20 years of Systems Engineering experience related to avionics architectures * Experience leading a team to implement architectural approaches ...

New

CSG

Avionics Specialist

Sterling, VA · On-site

This is a hands-on engineering position with a strong focus on electrical harness design, avionics integration, and electrical system development using Capital . You will work closely with a ...

Integral

SME/Sr System Engineer

Fort Eustis, VA

$180K - $210K/yr

Required: * Advanced degree in a technical or engineering field with 20 years of Systems Engineering experience related to avionics architectures * Experience leading a team to implement ...

dynamicaviation

Avionics Technician

Bridgewater, VA · On-site

$24.40 - $42.55/hr

Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems * Install, route, upgrade, and repair wire harnesses * Install avionics equipment per engineering drawings while following wiring standards

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What is the difference between Apprentice Avionics Systems Engineer vs Junior Avionics Technician?

AspectApprentice Avionics Systems EngineerJunior Avionics Technician
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in aerospace or electrical engineeringHigh school diploma or technical certification
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of avionics systems in engineering labs or officesInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting on aircraft or ground support equipment
Industry UsageUsed in aerospace companies, airlines, and defense contractorsCommon in maintenance, repair organizations, and airline ground operations

In summary, Apprentice Avionics Systems Engineers focus on designing and developing avionics systems, often requiring engineering education. In contrast, Junior Avionics Technicians handle hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting, typically with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the aviation industry but differ in responsibilities, qualifications, and work environments.

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Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$180K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

SSI is seeking an Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

This role evaluates contractor bus design, subsystem trade studies, radiation- hardening strategies, flight software architecture, and environmental testing.

Role and Responsibilities include:

  • Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical, or Test.
  • Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload, and space vehicle.
  • Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments.
  • Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing, ensuring survivability in the space environment. Develop test documentation, e.g., test plans and reports as necessary.
  • Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentation, e.g., test plans and reports as necessary.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph. 
  • Bachelor of Science in a technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software, or computer science.
  • 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience.
  • Previous proven coordination experience.
  • Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.
  • DOD or IC space experience preferred.
  • Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft, or space vehicle levels.
  • Key Technical & Capability Requirements:
    • Radiation Hardening: Deep Understanding of Beyond Low Earth Orbit (BLEO) radiation environments, single-event effects (SEE/SEU), total ionizing dose (TID), and mitigation strategies for Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR) and Solar Particle Events (SPE).
    • Thermal & Environmental Controls: Evaluation of thermal architectures
      designed for extreme lunar eclipses, long thermal soak periods, and deep-space sinks (using thermal modeling tools like Thermal Desktop).
    • High-∆ v Propulsion: Technical oversight of liquid bipropellant, monopropellant, or high-power electric propulsion (EP) systems required for lunar orbit insertion and station keeping.
    • Avionics & Flight Software: Review of rad-hard FPGAs, power processing units (PPU), and flight software framework architectures (e.g., NASA, cFS, VxWorks, RTOS) featuring autonomous fault management.
    • SETA Oversight Duties: Leads technical review of contractor Assembly
      Integration & Test (AI&T) plans, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) test matrices, and vendor verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM).
  • Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable.
  • Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers.
Target salary range: $180,000 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution. 

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