Avionics System Engineer

Job Description : Avionics Systems Engineer.

Experience Required : 10+ Years.

Job Summary :

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in avionics systems development, including software development expertise, and a deep understanding of ARP-4754A processes.

In this client-facing role, you and your team will work closely with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to design, integrate, and validate avionics systems as part of larger aircraft development efforts.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and support avionics systems engineering activities throughout the lifecycle requirements development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation.

- Interpret customer requirements and translate them into clear, actionable system and subsystem requirements, aligned with ARP-4754A guidelines.

- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, safety, and integration) to ensure seamless system development and certification.

- Contribute to the development of DO-178C and DO-254 compliant artifacts, supporting software and hardware engineering.

- Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and formal audits with customer engineering and certification teams.

- Perform safety analyses (FHA, PSSA, SSA) in compliance with ARP4761.

- Support lab integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution on customer platforms or rigs.

Required Qualifications :

- 10+ years of engineering experience with significant exposure to commercial avionics development.

- Strong knowledge of ARP-4754A systems engineering and ARP-4761 safety assessment processes.

- Hands-on experience in software development for embedded avionics (C, C++, Ada) and understanding of real-time systems.

- Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, and ARINC protocols (429, 653).

- Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, SCADE, Simulink, and configuration management systems.

- Strong communication, documentation, and client interaction skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Previous experience in an engineering services firm or customer-facing development team.

- Experience in going through one full development program.

- Experience supporting FAA/EASA certification activities.

- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methods.

- Understanding of Agile or hybrid development models in aerospace programs.

- Proven experience working collaboratively with OEM or Tier-1 customers in a services/consulting environment.