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ConfigUSA

Avionics Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Avionics Engineer - Active TS Clearance Required Location: Onsite ... Direct Reports: No * New Position: Yes

Outpost

Avionics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

You'll report to engineering leadership and have direct ownership over the systems you build. Responsibilities: * Design, build, and test avionics hardware for the return vehicle, from flight ...

Outpost

Avionics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

You'll report to engineering leadership and have direct ownership over the systems you build. Responsibilities: * Design, build, and test avionics hardware for the return vehicle, from flight ...

Outpost

Avionics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$130K - $150K/yr

You'll report to engineering leadership and have direct ownership over the systems you build. Responsibilities: * Design, build, and test avionics hardware for the return vehicle, from flight ...

Infoweb Systems, Inc.

Avionics Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

I have the following requirement for our direct client, Collins Aerospace . All candidates must ... Zoom Avionics Engineer Description of Duties: • Collaborate with a cross-functional team of ...

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Yingling Aviation Inc

Avionics Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

Possesses 8+ years of experience as an Avionics Engineer, preferably with direct experience in avionics systems certification. * Experience in CAD, AutoCAD, or its equivalent Preferred Qualifications:

JetZero

Avionics Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

As an Avionics Architecture Engineer, you will be responsible for helping create and integrate the ... Direct experience with airplane development programs especially experimental designs * Firsthand ...

JetZero

Avionics Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

As an Avionics Architecture Engineer, you will be responsible for helping create and integrate the ... Direct experience with airplane development programs especially experimental designs * Firsthand ...

Approach Venture LLC

Senior Avionics Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Senior Avionics Engineer - Own Flight Electronics for an Advanced Launch System Alameda, California ... Every team member plays a direct role in shaping both the product and the company. Job Duties * Own ...

Impulse Space

Lead Avionics Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Kevin Mikolaitis, Director of Avionics Compensation: $145,000 - $175,000 / year Description As a Lead Avionics Engineer , you will be responsible for developing the Avionic systems for Impulse's next ...

Astro Mechanica

Avionics Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

You will have direct responsibility to build out avionics interfacing with other systems while ... Draft engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring pinout diagrams * Develop and ...

Approach Venture

Senior Avionics Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Senior Avionics Engineer - Own Flight Electronics for an Advanced Launch System Alameda, California ... Every team member plays a direct role in shaping both the product and the company. Job Duties * Own ...

Electra

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid-electric Ultra ... Direct Aviation: quiet, efficient, point-to-point travel closer to where people live and work.

Inversion

Senior Avionics Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$137K - $193K/yr

You will be a key member of the Avionics team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Avionics . Our engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the hardware they create ...

Inversion

Senior Avionics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$137K - $193K/yr

You will be a key member of the Avionics team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Avionics . Our engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the hardware they create ...

Electra

Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

... Direct Aviation: quiet, efficient, point‑to‑point travel closer to where people live and work ... The RoleAs a Mid-Level Avionics Engineer, you will support the development, integration, and ...

Karmanplus

Senior Avionics Engineer

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... directed. What You Bring * Experience in avionics or electronics engineering for space hardware ... with hands‑on experience designing, integrating, and testing flight computer systems. * Strong ...

Karman+

Senior Avionics Engineer

Broomfield, CO · On-site

... directed. What You Bring * Experience in avionics or electronics engineering for space hardware ... with hands-on experience designing, integrating, and testing flight computer systems. * Strong ...

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How much do director avionics engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director avionics engineer in the United States is $111,304.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Avionics Engineer vs Senior Avionics Engineer?

AspectDirector Avionics EngineerSenior Avionics Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire avionics engineering teams, strategic planning, project managementDesigns, develops, tests avionics systems, technical problem-solving
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Avionics Engineering, extensive experience, leadership skillsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Avionics Engineering, several years of experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles in aerospace companies, managing teams and projectsTechnical roles in aerospace engineering teams, hands-on system development

The main difference is that the Director Avionics Engineer focuses on leadership, strategy, and team management, while the Senior Avionics Engineer concentrates on technical design and development. Both roles require similar technical credentials, but the director position involves broader oversight and decision-making responsibilities.

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Avionics Engineer

ConfigUSA

Dayton, OH • On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Avionics Engineer – Active TS Clearance Required

Location: Onsite – Dayton, OH, US

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity:

Client, a 100% employee-owned aerospace engineering company, is looking for a highly experienced Avionics Engineering SME to support the Air Force’s Phalanx Griffon (PG) program. PG is an advanced, open-architecture airborne node designed to deliver decision-quality data to warfighters at the tactical edge.

This is a new and high-impact role that places you at the center of integrating mission-critical avionics systems across multiple platforms for Major Release 2 (FY 2025–2027). You’ll ensure technical integration, flight readiness, and digital-thread continuity for one of the Department of the Air Force’s most strategically significant airborne programs.

Key Responsibilities:Architecture & Design Authority
  • Define integration of Nomad VPX hardware with platform data buses (MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC‑429/664, Ethernet TSN) and mission computers.
  • Develop ICDs, signal-flow diagrams, timing budgets, and alignment with OMS/UCI and cross-domain guard requirements.
Airworthiness & Certification
  • Lead the creation of AF Form 1067s, flight-clearance packages (E-series), and safety-of-flight documentation.
  • Support and oversee compliance with DO‑254 (hardware) and DO‑178C (software) standards.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) & Digital Thread
  • Model avionics systems in SysML/CAMEO and link to requirements, verifications, and part trees.
  • Run configuration control boards and manage redlines and synchronized updates to digital artifacts.
Lab-to-Flight Integration
  • Specify and verify harnesses, signal conditioning, and power interface implementations within the SIL.
  • Diagnose and resolve EMI/EMC, signal timing, and protocol-related integration issues.
Flight-Test & Fielding Support
  • Author test cards, telemetry plans, and IATT documentation.
  • Serve as ground/flight avionics lead during developmental and operational test events, supporting real-time data analysis and anomaly troubleshooting.
Mentorship & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Advise USAF Integrated Product Teams, SPOs, and OEMs while presenting tech readiness and risks to senior leadership (SES/GO level).
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on open-architecture avionics and secure DevSecOps practices.
Basic Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship and Active TS/SCI clearance are required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Avionics, or Computer Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • 20+ years of avionics design, integration, flight test, and operational fielding experience on military aircraft.
  • In-depth knowledge of MIL-STD‑1553, ARINC‑429/664, Ethernet (TSN/AFDX), VPX architectures, and avionics timing/sync.
  • Demonstrated success with integrating Type‑1 cryptographic equipment, SATCOM, RF systems, and OMS/UCI or FACE-conformant components.
  • Hands-on experience generating airworthiness documentation and leading DT/OT phases.
  • Proficiency in avionics E‑CAD and MBSE tools (CAMEO/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Altium, OrCAD).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting programs like ABMS, CJADC2, or airborne C4ISR systems.
  • Deep familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, RCC 324/125‑15, and MIL‑STD‑461 (EMI/EMC).
  • INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, Designated Engineering Representative (DER), or USAF TPS coursework.
  • Knowledge of integrating SDNs, content-routing, and software-defined radios into legacy airframes.
  • Agile/SAFe certification and understanding of classified DevSecOps environments (e.g., Platform One, Rancher).
Why Join Client?
  • Employee-Owned Culture: As part of our team, you’re also an owner and shareholder.
  • Trusted Legacy: Serving military and government sectors since 1977.
  • Core Values: We are built on People, Quality and Integrity, and Profitable Growth.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work hours and a collaborative environment.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to lead, mentor, and shape the next generation of avionics engineers.
  • Compensation: Includes annual performance reviews and eligibility for Bonus Incentive Plans (BIPs).
Additional Information:
  • Relocation Available: No
  • Sponsorship Available: No
  • Equity: No (Employee-owned through ESOP)
  • Variable Compensation: Yes – BIPs and annual performance reviews
  • Direct Reports: No
  • New Position: Yes