About Pangea Propulsion:We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offerthe best performance to cost propulsion systems.
We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.
We have already made history by successfully testing the world's first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry.
We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) The successful candidate will lead the technical definition and development of the avionics and control systems used across Pangea's full propulsion portfolio, including launch-vehicle engines, in-space propulsion systems and associated development and test systems. This role is crucial in enhancing product development and maturation while maintaining technical quality, reliability, and compliance.
You will own the end?to?end architecture and technical baseline, connecting electronics, embedded software, sensors, actuators, control systems, power distribution, communications and test infrastructure into safe, reliable and verifiable propulsion systems.term avionics technology roadmap. You will work closely with Systems, Propulsion, Mechanical, Fluidics, Software, Test, AIT, Manufacturing, Product Assurance, Project Management and external suppliers.
Avionics architecture and technical ownershipOwn and drive the end?to?end avionics development, verification, qualification and validation strategy,



defining and executing all activities required to mature, test, qualify and certify avionics systems, ensure requirements closure with objective evidence, support propulsion test campaigns, and lead failure investigations and corrective actions across electronics, software, controls and system interfaces.
Own the avionics and control?system architecture across Pangea propulsion systems, from initial concept through qualification and operational deployment.control documents, design justifications, technical budgets and the avionics technical baseline.
Lead architecture trade studies covering performance, reliability, safety, mass, power, cost, schedule, manufacturability, supply?Controls and embedded systemsGuide the integration of controllers, embedded software, sensors, instrumentation, actuators, valves, igniters, heaters, motor drives, power electronics, harnessing and data networks.
Ensure coherent interfaces between avionics, propulsion controls, engine systems, test facilities and higher?Oversee the definition of control, sequencing, monitoring, telemetry, data?time software, communication buses and electronic components.
Ensure hardware, firmware and software interfaces are defined early and verified throughout developmentTeam leadership and technical strategyCoordinate avionics technical activities across parallel projects, setting priorities and balancing resources, dependencies and risks.
Mentor avionics,



electronics, embedded?software and systems engineers, helping them grow their technical judgement and ownership.
Review engineering work, provide clear feedback and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and technical excellence.
Define and maintain Pangea's avionics technology roadmap, identifying capability gaps, technology?Educational Background:Master's degree Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Systems Engineering Mechatronics or a closely related engineering discipline.

Experience:
8 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in avionics, aerospace electronics, embedded systems, control systems or other safety?Previous experience in liquid rocket propulsion or space hardware developmentExperience working with manufacturing processes, suppliers, inspection teams, test facilities, and non?Demonstrated ownership of a complex avionics or control?level understanding of electronics, embedded software, sensors, actuators, electrical power, communications and control systems.
Ethernet, SpaceWire, SPI, I2C or comparable aerospace/industrial protocols.
Working knowledge of embedded C/C++, real?time systems and hardware/software integration sufficient to guide architecture, review designs and resolve integration issues.
Experience with modelling, simulation or data?analysis environments such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Modelica or equivalent tools.
Experience planning or supporting HIL, integrated?system, qualification or environmental test campaigns.
Ability to travel periodically between Pangea sites, suppliers and test facilities.system, test?bench, and vehicle performance.
Professional fluency in English a

📌 Avionics Lead Engineer (España)
🏢 Pangea Propulsion
📍 España