Associate Avionics/Embedded Engineer
Redwire Defense Tech3 days ago
San Luis Obispo, CA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$97k - $115k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and modify embedded firmware for sensors, avionics boards, and microcontroller-based systems under supervision.
- Assist with hardware bring-up, including programming, debugging, and verification of new PCB designs.
- Support integration and testing of power modules, GPS, radios, flight-control interfaces, and onboard computers.
- Maintain firmware documentation, configuration management, and Git-based version control.
- Participate in bench testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and basic flight-support activities.
- Troubleshoot systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and test fixtures.
- Write test procedures, validate system functionality, and record results for engineering reviews.
- Collaborate with electrical, GNC, and software teams on firmware and system integration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science with an embedded focus, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of firmware or embedded-systems development experience; internship or academic project experience is acceptable.
- Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or avionics concepts.
- Basic proficiency in C/C++ for microcontroller or embedded development.
- Familiarity with ARM, STM32, Atmel, ESP32, or similar microcontrollers.
- Understanding of UART, SPI, I²C, and CAN communication protocols.
- Ability to read schematic diagrams and follow circuit flow.
- Exposure to oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and general electronics test equipment.
- Experience with Git, GitLab, or GitHub.
- Preferred: coursework or certification in embedded systems, digital design, or avionics.
- Preferred: UAS, robotics, small electronics, embedded hobby projects, PCB bring-up, firmware debugging, or hardware-in-the-loop experience.
- Preferred: familiarity with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or other RTOS concepts.
- Preferred: Python or Bash scripting skills for testing and automation.
- Preferred: knowledge of power systems, sensor fusion, or motor-control firmware.
Benefits
- Matching 401(k), paid PTO, and paid holidays.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- HSA and FSA options, critical care and accident care plans.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Work location is San Luis Obispo, California, with an office and production-area environment, occasional travel, and possible use of personal protective equipment.
- The position may require documentation verifying US-person status for ITAR/EAR compliance.
About Redwire Defense Tech
Redwire Defense Tech is a business of Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) that designs, manufactures, and integrates autonomous unmanned aircraft and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. It supplies platforms, sensors, and integration services to defense, security, civil, and industrial customers. The parent company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and operates as a public aerospace and defense contractor serving U.S. and international programs.