Avionics Integration Specialist

1 day ago


El Segundo, California, United States Castelion Full time
About Castelion

Castelion is a defense development and production company that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next-generation long-range strike weapons systems to give America and its allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Avionics Integration Engineer

As an Avionics Integration Engineer at Castelion, you will be responsible for integrating, testing, and troubleshooting avionics systems in cutting-edge projects. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics hardware and software, while meeting stringent performance, safety, and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the integration of avionics hardware and software components into Castelion systems, ensuring compatibility and performance across all subsystems.
  • Develop and execute test plans and procedures for the verification and validation of avionics systems, including ground and flight tests.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, collaborating with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct detailed analyses of avionics data to evaluate system performance, diagnose issues, and ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards.
  • Interface with suppliers and external partners to coordinate the integration of third-party avionics components.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including integration plans, test reports, and configuration management records.
  • Support the certification process by ensuring that all avionics systems meet the necessary regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Develop and refine manufacturing work instructions to enable day-to-day execution of vehicle integration and testing.
  • Participate in design reviews, providing expertise on avionics integration and offering recommendations for system improvements.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve integration processes and system performance.
  • Support launch and test campaigns with travel to Castelion sites up to 10%.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in avionics systems integration, preferably within aerospace, missile systems, space, defense, or consumer electronics industries.
  • Strong understanding of avionics systems, including navigation, communication, flight control, and sensor systems.
  • Experience with system integration, testing, and troubleshooting, including hands-on work with avionics hardware and software.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as DO-160, DO-178, MIL-STD, or similar.
  • Proficiency in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and data acquisition systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience with avionics integration in complex aerospace or defense systems, including UAVs, satellites, or missile systems.
  • Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and software-hardware integration.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB for automation of test and analysis tasks.
  • Experience with systems engineering tools and methodologies, including requirements management, configuration management, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
  • Familiarity with safety-critical system development and certification processes, such as DO-254 for hardware or DO-178C for software.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple integration projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
Leadership Qualities

Candidates should possess bias to action and creative problem-solving skills, with a desire to question assumptions and bring in applicable processes and concepts from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. They should also have a high commitment to Castelion's mission and be able to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to proactively communicate blockers and manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Castelion is an equal opportunity employer and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.



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