Portal Space Systems
The Staff/Principal Avionics Engineer serves as the technical lead for the avionics subsystem across the full product lifecycle, from concept through on-orbit operations. This role owns the flight computer, command and data handling, data bus networks, and electrical power system electronics, implementing a modernized, software-defined architecture. The position requires close collaboration with flight software, GNC, systems engineering, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure mission success.
Portal Space Systems is an aerospace company developing Supernova, a solar-thermal spacecraft engineered for rapid, sustained maneuverability across orbital regimes from LEO to Cislunar space. Their proprietary Solar Thermal Propulsion (STP) technology delivers up to 6 km/s of delta-v, offering on-demand autonomy and real-time control without the need for nuclear reactors. The company serves national security, commercial, and scientific missions with capabilities including orbital repositioning, rendezvous and servicing, and payload delivery.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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