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Contract Avionics Systems Engineer Jobs in Washington

Booz Allen Hamilton

Avionics Obsolescence Engineer

Highland, MD · On-site

$61.90 - $141/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Avionics Obsolescence Engineer As an Avionics Obsolescence Engineer, you will design and integrate ... Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting * Knowledge of system targeting algorithms and ...

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Jobtailor

Avionics Obsolescence Engineer

Highland, MD · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

Designing and integrating missile systems * Managing the acquisition Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process in support of complex control systems * Transforming Mission Systems ...

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Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

SSI is seeking an Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small ...

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Prattwhitney

Avionics Test Engineer (Onsite)

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$69 - $131/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers to troubleshoot issues and support avionics testing. Contribute to updates of test plans, procedures, and test reports. Maintain test ...

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Electra Aero

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$110 - $155/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid‑electric Ultra ... This role contributes to system architecture, performance, safety, and certification readiness ...

Electra

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The RoleAs a Mid-Level Avionics Engineer, you will support the development, integration, and ... This role contributes to system architecture, performance, safety, and certification readiness ...

CSG

Avionics Specialist

Sterling, VA · On-site

Contract Start Date: Immediate The Opportunity We are partnering with an innovative aerospace ... Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful system integration.

Actalent

Senior Avionics Engineer

Sterling, VA

$100 - $130/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is integral to transitioning complex avionics systems from schematics to flight-ready ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA. Pay and Benefits ...

Leonardo DRS

Principal Systems Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$130.80 - $176.58/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global ... contract including systems/hardware integration and troubleshooting * DOD Secret clearance or ...

Leonardo DRS

Principal Systems Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$130K - $176K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global ... contract including systems/hardware integration and troubleshooting • DOD Secret clearance or ...

Leonardo DRS

Principal Systems Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$130K - $176K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global ... development contract including systems/hardware integration and troubleshooting DOD Secret ...

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What does a contract avionics systems engineer do?

A Contract Avionics Systems Engineer is a specialized professional who designs, develops, tests, and maintains electronic systems used in aircraft and spacecraft, such as navigation, communication, and flight control systems. Working on a contract basis, they typically join projects for a specific duration to provide expertise in integrating complex avionics systems or solving technical challenges. Their responsibilities often include collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and troubleshooting system issues to ensure safety and performance standards are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract avionics systems engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Avionics Systems Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, avionics systems design, and relevant industry standards, usually supported by a degree in engineering and experience in aerospace projects. Familiarity with tools like MATLAB/Simulink, DO-178C/DO-254 compliance, and systems integration or testing platforms is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensuring reliable, safe, and compliant avionics systems in complex aerospace environments.

What is the difference between Contract Avionics Systems Engineer vs Contract Avionics Design Engineer?

AspectContract Avionics Systems EngineerContract Avionics Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering; certifications like INCOSE or FAA preferredBachelor's or higher in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering; similar certifications often required
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with cross-disciplinary teams on system integration and testingFocuses on designing and developing avionics components and subsystems
Industry UsageUsed across aerospace companies, defense contractors, and government agenciesPrimarily employed in aerospace and defense industries for component development

While both roles require engineering expertise and similar credentials, the Contract Avionics Systems Engineer focuses on integrating and testing entire avionics systems, whereas the Contract Avionics Design Engineer specializes in creating and developing specific avionics components. Understanding these differences helps in selecting the right role for your skills and career goals.

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Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$180K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

SSI is seeking an Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

This role evaluates contractor bus design, subsystem trade studies, radiation- hardening strategies, flight software architecture, and environmental testing.

Role and Responsibilities include:

  • Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical, or Test.
  • Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload, and space vehicle.
  • Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments.
  • Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing, ensuring survivability in the space environment. Develop test documentation, e.g., test plans and reports as necessary.
  • Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentation, e.g., test plans and reports as necessary.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph. 
  • Bachelor of Science in a technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software, or computer science.
  • 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience.
  • Previous proven coordination experience.
  • Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.
  • DOD or IC space experience preferred.
  • Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft, or space vehicle levels.
  • Key Technical & Capability Requirements:
    • Radiation Hardening: Deep Understanding of Beyond Low Earth Orbit (BLEO) radiation environments, single-event effects (SEE/SEU), total ionizing dose (TID), and mitigation strategies for Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR) and Solar Particle Events (SPE).
    • Thermal & Environmental Controls: Evaluation of thermal architectures
      designed for extreme lunar eclipses, long thermal soak periods, and deep-space sinks (using thermal modeling tools like Thermal Desktop).
    • High-∆ v Propulsion: Technical oversight of liquid bipropellant, monopropellant, or high-power electric propulsion (EP) systems required for lunar orbit insertion and station keeping.
    • Avionics & Flight Software: Review of rad-hard FPGAs, power processing units (PPU), and flight software framework architectures (e.g., NASA, cFS, VxWorks, RTOS) featuring autonomous fault management.
    • SETA Oversight Duties: Leads technical review of contractor Assembly
      Integration & Test (AI&T) plans, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) test matrices, and vendor verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM).
  • Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable.
  • Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers.
Target salary range: $180,000 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution. 

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