Avionics Systems Engineer

Job Description Summary

As an Avionics Systems Engineer, you will develop, integrate, verify, and validate avionics systems against defined requirements and standards. You will create and manage system requirements, plan and perform hardware-based testing in a laboratory, and analyze results with cross-functional engineering teams. You will work with a technical lead to plan deliverables, track progress, and address risks while independently moving assigned work forward.

Job Description

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical plans and process documents.
• Develop system requirements in accordance with the requirements management plan.
• Plan and execute verification and validation activities for avionics systems, including laboratory testing on hardware.
• Conduct system-level integration, regression, and acceptance testing.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
• Apply applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including DO-178, DO-254, and ARP4754, as required by the program.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project planning.
• Communicate progress, dependencies, and risks clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Plan assigned work against project timelines, deliverables, and available resources.
• Work independently on assigned tasks and seek support from the technical lead when needed to resolve blockers or keep work progressing.
• Partner with the technical lead to track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another specifically approved engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience developing, integrating, or testing electronic systems.
• Hands-on lab experience with electronic systems and test equipment.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
• Knowledgeable of Change Management and Configuration management concepts.
• Proven experience working on writing technical documents.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using scripting languages such as Python or Perl for engineering or test activities.
• Experience with build environments and continuous integration tools, such as makefiles and Jenkins.
• Basic knowledge of software development processes and programming languages such as C or C++.
• Familiarity with applicable avionics standards, such as DO-178, DO-254, and ARP4754, at the revisions used by the program.
• Experience with aviation data-transfer or communication standards, such as ARINC 664 or Ethernet.
• Knowledge of avionics systems, such as navigation, communications, or flight-control systems.
• Experience facilitating Scrum activities or serving as a Scrum Master.
• Familiarity with change-management, configuration-management, and problem-report processes.
• Experience with lean methodologies or continuous-improvement practices.
• Clear communication, collaborative problem-solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using approved AI tools.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No