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Come build it with us.\nOutpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space.\nOur CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach.\nThe demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.\nWe have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us.\nThe Team\nThe Avionics team is responsible for the design, testing, and production of electronic systems for Outpost’s Earth return vehicles and ground support equipment. You'll be responsible for the design, procurement, manufacturing, and inventory of avionics PCBs. You'll be highly independent, help set design standards, draft review checklists, and manage our software licenses. You'll work closely with senior avionics design engineers, mechanical engineers, and operation teams while owning responsibility for all PCB design outcomes.\nResponsibilities\nDraft design standards and review checklists.\nDesign and manage a procedurally generated Altium component library.\nDraft fabrication and assembly drawings.\nPlace, Route, and Review complex multi-layer PCBs.\nPoint of contact for vendor procurement.\nQualifications\n4+ years of experience designing PCBs in automotive, aerospace, high-performance compute (HPC), or similar fields.\n4+ years of experience with Altium and A365 (now called Agile).\n4+ years of experience with component library management.\nFamiliarity with transmission line theory and ohms law.\nPreferred Experience\nBlind / buried vias, microvias, backdrilling.\nLayer stack design.\nPower electronics design layout.\nComponent kitting.\nPiece part procurement.\nCompensation & Benefits\n Competitive compensation: $130,000 - $170,000; (commensurate with experience).\nAdditional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.\nShared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.\nComprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. 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