Avionics Project Engineer III (Fixed-Term)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Avionics Project Engineer III (Fixed-Term) in the United States.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and operations of advanced spaceflight systems, focusing on avionics for human-capable, reusable launch vehicles. The Avionics Project Engineer III will coordinate technical design schedules, manage project priorities, and integrate avionics development with overall program objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, track performance, and ensure safe, reliable, and repeatable space missions. This position emphasizes technical expertise, leadership, and hands-on project management within a culture that values safety, inclusion, and innovation. Your work will directly impact the advancement of space exploration and the success of cutting-edge aerospace programs.

Accountabilities

• Coordinate project schedules, priorities, and work breakdown for avionics development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define avionics requirements and their dependencies across spacecraft systems.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, architecture design documents, and verification plans.
• Track technical performance measures and report status, risks, variances, and recovery plans to program management.
• Support avionics harnessing and other technical teams to ensure safe, reusable, and reliable flight systems.
• Apply technical expertise and leadership to promote quality, safety, and operational efficiency in aerospace projects.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience, including managing scope, schedule, cost, and priorities.
• Strong technical background in hardware design (board-level design, RF communication, motion or navigation controls).
• Experience with project management tools such as Primavera P6.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust, maintain professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or lawful admission as a refugee/asylee.
• Desired: post-graduate degree, PMP certification.

Benefits

• Fixed-term position (12–15 months) with full benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Education support programs.
• Paid time off: up to 4 weeks annually plus 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!