Avionics Telemetry Engineer

Hansell Tierney is partnering with an innovative aerospace engineering organization to identify a Avionics Telemetry Engineer to join their growing team.

Location: California – onsite

Benefits: 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health coverage (PPO and HMO plan options, plus HAS/HRA plans with employer contributions), generous time off (vacation, sick time, company holidays, and the final week of the year off), wellness support (monthly health club reimbursements for you and your family), professional development, and paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and up to 8 weeks paid parental leave).

Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is $83,000 – $158,000. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus or other incentive compensation.

POSITION SUMMARY

A leading aerospace organization is seeking Avionics Engineers (Level I, II, or Senior) to support the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced flight vehicle avionics systems, with a focus on telemetry (TM). This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support testing and operations across multiple environments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Contribute to requirements development, architecture design, testing, and operation of instrumentation, network, and telemetry systems
• Support flight operations by ensuring data systems are fully prepared for testing and missions
• Assist in selection and integration of sensors, data acquisition units, computers, and network equipment
• Design and support aircraft wiring/harness systems for instrumentation and telemetry
• Configure and manage onboard instrumentation systems for real-time monitoring and post-mission analysis
• Support development and maintenance of software tools (e.g., configuration, simulation, deployment, and analysis tools)
• Define, document, and manage subsystem requirements for evolving system configurations
• Develop and execute telemetry, instrumentation, and network tests
• Support integration activities such as power checks, sensor calibration, and system checkout
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines
• Prepare and present materials for design reviews, flight readiness reviews, and post-mission analysis
• Demonstrate accountability, integrity, and strong follow-through

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in telemetry, instrumentation, or network engineering within operational or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of Ethernet networking (TCP, UDP, multicast, etc.)
• Experience integrating data acquisition systems (analog, discrete, and digital protocols such as ARINC 429 or similar)
• Familiarity with RF systems (transmitters, receivers, encoders/decoders)
• Experience working with data acquisition systems and data logging tools
• Experience writing and managing system requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting flight test instrumentation systems
• Experience designing and manufacturing aircraft wiring harnesses
• Experience with aircraft or launch vehicle development programs
• Experience configuring and testing end-to-end RF telemetry systems
• Knowledge of telemetry standards (e.g., IRIG 106 or similar)
• Hands-on experience with flight testing or mission operations
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS)
• Experience working in mission control or similar operational environments
• Active security clearance

Technical Skills

Required:

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C/C , C#, Python)
• Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)

Preferred:

• Experience with relational, document, or time-series databases
• Familiarity with data acquisition hardware platforms (e.g., Curtiss-Wright, Safran, or similar)
• Experience with programmable automation controllers
• Additional experience with CI/CD tools and data system architectures

Education & Experience

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) and 0–2 years of experience, or equivalent combination
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) and 2–5 years of experience, or equivalent combination
• Senior: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) and 5–10 years of experience, or equivalent combination

Additional Details

• On-site position based in Southern California
• Travel required up to approximately 10%

About Hansell Tierney:

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Benefits

Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.

Compensation and Benefits Disclosure

The compensation range listed above represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.

This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation depending on the position and company policies.