Role

Sorian Aerospace is building a high-performance fighter-class jet for adversary air (Red Air) missions and advanced pilot training. The goal: deliver the maneuverability, integrated electronic warfare, BVR targeting, autonomous flight, CCA interoperability, and flight experience of front-line fighters — at a fraction of the cost. As an Avionics Engineer, you’ll work hands-on with the avionics lead to design, build, and integrate the full flight electronics stack — including compute modules, sensors, displays, and wiring. You’ll be responsible for building the hardware and firmware that makes the aircraft fly, communicate, and adapt. We're looking for high-agency builders who want to ship and iterate fast.

Responsibilities

Design custom PCBs and avionics modules for onboard computing, sensors, and I/O
Develop and integrate flight computer logic, including power distribution, signal conditioning, and redundancy
Build and test wiring harnesses, sensor packages, and communication buses
Work closely with flight controls, autonomy, and systems teams to integrate full-stack avionics
Create clean, testable hardware and firmware that survives real-world flight environments
Support build, integration, and test cycles — including ground and flight test campaigns

Requirements

2–6 years of experience designing avionics systems or embedded hardware
Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle) and schematic capture
Familiarity with flight computers, embedded firmware, and aircraft wiring standards
Working knowledge of I/O protocols (CAN, ARINC, RS-422, Ethernet)
Comfortable debugging both hardware and software at the bench or on the aircraft
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

Results

Deliver avionics hardware that works from day one of flight test
Support fast iteration and upgrades as the platform evolves
Help build a high-trust culture of engineering rigor and system-level thinking

Availability

Full-time, based in Long Beach, CA
Some evenings and weekends may be required during integration and test events

Compensation Range

$120,000–$180,000 base salary

meaningful equity
complete healthcare benefits for you and your dependents

Company Core Values

We run it hotter. We run it faster.
We value hands-on execution and technical ownership.
We hire people who care about what they build — and how fast they can improve it. To apply: Email your resume and a short summary of something you’ve built, broken, or fixed to avionics@sorianaero.com or click the “Apply Now” button below.

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