GROW WITH US:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight, where innovative minds meet the cosmos. Join us and help shape the future of space technology, growing your expertise in a universe of pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. At Innoflight, we're not just reaching for the stars—we're engineering them. Grow with us, and let’s innovate the infinite together!
STAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Innoflight is one of San Diego's fastest growing Aerospace and Defense companies. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Become part of this small, agile, innovative and unparalleled company. You will have unlimited potential for learning and growth as we target the latest technology to provide products to enable New Space. Everything you do will have an impact!
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a Hardware Engineer II, you'll play a pivotal role in designing the hardware that powers next-generation spacecraft. Your day-to-day will involve developing analog, power, and embedded board-level systems, often juggling multiple projects where your decisions make a real impact. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including software, HDL, and mechanical engineers—to bring integrated, high-performance space systems to life.You won’t just be designing—you’ll be solving complex challenges, guiding PCB layouts, shaping signal integrity, and mentoring junior engineers.
From concept through launch, you’ll be hands-on with every phase of development, driving innovation in space hardware.
- Design and Develop Hardware Systems: Lead the design, debug, and testing of analog, power, and embedded boards with high-speed interfaces like Rocket I/O, Ethernet, and LVDS.
- Provide PCB Design Expertise: Support internal and external layout teams, ensuring compliance with high-speed design best practices and stack-up requirements.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Interface with software, HDL, and mechanical design teams to integrate complex subsystems, and support junior engineers in development and design reviews.
- Create and Reviews Documentation: Develop specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), proposals, and user manuals, ensuring they meet the high standards required for space systems.
- Conduct Signal and Power Integrity Analysis: Perform signal and power integrity simulation and analysis, ensuring reliable operation of high-speed designs and effective performance in challenging environments.
YOU’RE AWESOME AT:
- Embedded Hardware Design: You’re a schematic design pro, with deep experience in development and debugging of board-level systems.
- High-Speed Interface Design: You know how to design, simulate, and troubleshoot high-speed digital interfaces, applying best practices in signal integrity.
- PCB Layout Guidance: You provide clear direction on layout strategies, interface specs, and stack-up configurations to maximize performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: You’re comfortable working across disciplines and helping teams merge software, firmware, and hardware into cohesive systems.
- Technical Documentation: You write documentation that's as strong as your designs—clear, complete, and aligned with engineering standards.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5 or more years of experience in embedded and board-level hardware design.
- Proven expertise in at least two or more of the following:
- Microprocessor architecture, programmable logic, memory systems, and digital logic.
- High-speed interface design (simulation, layout, and debug).
- Multi-discipline product development involving mechanical and firmware teams—ideally in space, aerospace, or defense industries.
- PCB layout strategy, high-speed stack-up design, and routing rules.
- Writing and reviewing specifications, proposals, ICDs, and user documentation.
- Signal integrity and power integrity simulation, modeling, and analysis.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
At Innoflight, we believe the sky is not the limit—it’s just the beginning. Here, innovation takes flight as we challenge conventional thinking and push boundaries beyond orbit. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration, and a touch of cosmic creativity, fostering a close-knit community within the vastness of space. We offer a 9/80 work schedule, giving you every other Friday off to pursue personal projects or enjoy extended weekends. Committed to continuous growth, we provide educational and professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) sessions, and 'Lunch & Learns'. We also know the importance of staying energized—our employer-sponsored, weekly catered meals ensure you're fueled for success.
Our dedicated Culture Ambassadors work tirelessly to promote positivity, inclusion, and a workplace atmosphere that aligns with our core values, keeping us all connected and inspired.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, Innoflight offers a competitive compensation package that includes Profit-Sharing Bonus, Cash Performance Bonus, and a robust benefits package.Innoflight offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts and life insurance. Ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, short term & long-term disability, pet insurance, ID & Legal Shield, Cal-Perks and EAP. You’ll also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 120 hours of paid time off (starting in year 1) and auto enrolled into our 401K with a 3% automatic company match.
BE YOU, WITH US:
Innoflight is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.
YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
REFERRALS:
We love a good referral! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this position, please share!
NO SOLICITATION FOR STAFFING AGENCIES:
This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies, recruiters, or other third-party sources. All submissions must be made directly by candidates via our official application processes. Unsolicited resumes sent from third parties will be considered property of Innoflight and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
If you’re a California resident applying for this job, please read Innoflight’s CCPA Notice: https://www.innoflight.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.
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