Avionics System Test Engineer - Flight Management Systems

Job Overview :

We are looking for an experienced Avionics System Test Engineer FMS to support system-level verification and validation activities for Flight Management Systems (FMS) and embedded avionics platforms. The role involves test planning, execution, compliance assessment, flight data analysis, and quality assurance activities aligned with aerospace standards such as DO-178B/C.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in avionics system testing, flight test analysis, and embedded aerospace systems, along with a solid understanding of navigation and communication subsystems.

Key Responsibilities :

System Testing & Validation :

- Plan, design, and execute system-level test activities for Flight Management Systems (FMS) and avionics software platforms

- Validate avionics functionalities across Navigation, Communication, and Flight Control related subsystems

- Perform integration, functional, regression, and system qualification testing for embedded avionics applications

- Analyze system behavior, interfaces, and performance under different operational scenarios

Flight Test & Data Analysis :

- Perform Flight Test Analysis and Flight Data Analysis using industry-standard avionics analysis tools

- Analyze flight logs, telemetry, and system data to identify anomalies, deviations, and performance issues

- Support validation of aircraft operational behavior against system requirements and certification expectations

Quality Assurance & Compliance :

- Define system quality objectives and coordinate QA activities with engineering and project teams

- Assess compliance with DO-178B/C standards, aerospace development processes, and certification guidelines

- Conduct system milestone audits, technical checkpoints, and process reviews

- Track quality deviations, risks, and corrective actions through structured improvement plans

Reviews, Audits & Process Improvement :

- Participate in Design Reviews (DR), Technical Reviews (TR), and project quality reviews

- Support internal, customer, supplier, and OEM audits for avionics programs

- Ensure adherence to QRQC methodologies and support structured problem-solving activities

- Apply PDCA, FTA (Fault Tree Analysis), and Lessons Learned Capture (LLC) practices for continuous improvement

- Document test procedures, compliance reports, audit findings, and quality metrics

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Mandatory Skills :

- Strong experience in Avionics System Testing

- Hands-on experience with Flight Test Analysis and Flight Data Analysis Tools

- Good understanding of avionics subsystems including :

i. Flight Management Systems (FMS)

ii. Navigation Systems

iii. Communication Systems

- Sound knowledge of DO-178B/C standards and aerospace software compliance processes

- Experience in embedded systems validation and verification

- Strong debugging, analytical, and root-cause analysis skills

Preferred Skills :

- Knowledge of aerospace system development lifecycle and certification processes

- Exposure to avionics communication protocols and interfaces

- Experience working with OEMs, aerospace suppliers, or certification agencies

- Familiarity with system engineering, requirement traceability, and verification documentation

- Understanding of safety-critical systems and aerospace quality standards