Avionics Systems Engineer

Avionics Systems & Certification Analysis

• Supports the evaluation of avionics systems and associated software artifacts to assess:

• System behavior and functional performance
• Data integrity as it relates to operational use and certification
• Interfaces and information flow between subsystems
• Reviews engineering artifacts, system outputs, and analysis products to identify discrepancies, risks, or areas requiring clarification.

Engineering Support to Certification Activities

• Assists in certification and compliance efforts for systems pursuing RNAV, RNP, and related CNS/ATM approvals by:
• Reviewing requirements, design documentation, and compliance evidence
• Supporting certification documentation and compliance matrices
• Assisting in verification and validation (V&V) assessment reviews
• Supporting test planning activities from a systems and requirements perspective
• Contributes to engineering and airworthiness assessments under the direction of senior engineers.

Technical Documentation & Engineering Artifacts

• Develops and supports technical documentation, including:
• Engineering assessments and analysis summaries
• Test plans, procedures, and reports
• Certification and compliance support documentation
• Ensures documentation is technically accurate, clearly written, traceable to requirements, and suitable for government review.

Systems Engineering Support

• Participates in systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle, including:
• Requirements review and decomposition
• Design and interface evaluation support
• Integration and verification support from a systems perspective
• Assists in identifying technical and certification risks related to avionics system behavior, interfaces, and data handling.

Team and IPT Support

• Works within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support multi‑platform avionics engineering efforts.
• Coordinates with:
• Senior systems and certification engineers
• Government program offices and stakeholders
• Software developers, integrators, and test organizations
• May provide informal guidance to junior team members or support task execution under supervision.

• Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures and logical design
• Proficiency in high-order programming languages
• Educational exposure to assembly language concepts
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and interpret data outputs
• Technical writing skills sufficient to document engineering analyses and findings
• Basic understanding of avionics systems or aerospace engineering principles
• Experience in software development, data analysis, or systems engineering (academic or professional)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a technical team environment

• Experience analyzing software behavior or system-level data flows
• Familiarity with data and control coupling concepts
• Experience working in team-based engineering environments (e.g., IPTs)
• Basic understanding of mission or flight planning systems
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes (e.g., SETR)
• Exposure to civil or military avionics programs

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline required.

 Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.