Freelance Avionics Systems Engineer Jobs in Georgia

Duluth, GA (Onsite) | Aerospace & Avionics
9/80 Schedule Available – Every Other Friday Off

Most engineers never have the opportunity to see their work contribute directly to technologies operating in the cockpit of an aircraft. At Universal Avionics, you will.

We're looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across disciplines, and contributing to innovative avionics products that improve aviation safety, situational awareness, and operational performance worldwide.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering work, influence product development, and help bring advanced aerospace technologies from concept through certification and deployment.

At Universal Avionics, we develop advanced avionics, enhanced vision systems, and intelligent cockpit technologies that improve aviation safety and situational awareness worldwide.

For more than 40 years, Universal Avionics has been a trusted innovator in aerospace technology, supporting commercial airlines, business aviation, cargo operations, and special mission aircraft around the globe. As part of Elbit Systems, we combine the agility of a collaborative engineering organization with the strength and global reach of a leading aerospace and defense technology company.

We are seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer 3 to join our Engineering team in Duluth, Georgia. This role offers the opportunity to work on the development, certification, integration, and support of advanced avionics systems while collaborating with software, hardware, safety, certification, and program teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Beyond technical execution, this position provides opportunities to lead systems engineering activities, mentor junior engineers, influence product direction, and contribute to technologies that operate in demanding real-world flight environments.

• Lead systems engineering activities for avionics product enhancements and new product development initiatives
• Define, manage, and verify system requirements while ensuring alignment across hardware, software, database, and certification activities
• Participate in product architecture, development planning, integration, and certification strategies
• Perform system-level testing, troubleshooting, validation, and verification activities in laboratory and aircraft environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges and support program milestones
• Support product compliance efforts with aerospace regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements
• Contribute to design reviews, milestone presentations, and technical decision-making activities
• Investigate product issues, evaluate system impacts, and help drive effective technical solutions
• Support customer-facing technical discussions, field support activities, and product improvement initiatives
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• 4+ years of systems engineering or related aerospace engineering experience
• Strong understanding of systems development principles, requirements management, and product lifecycle processes
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop structured solutions
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities independently while maintaining attention to detail
• Familiarity with aerospace certification concepts, avionics systems, or regulated product development environments is highly valued
• Experience with programming, modeling, simulation, or engineering analysis tools is beneficial
• Passion for aviation, technology, and continuous learning

• Work on advanced avionics systems used by pilots and operators around the world
• Participate in the complete product lifecycle from concept through certification and deployment
• Collaborate with highly experienced engineering professionals across multiple disciplines
• Opportunity to influence technical decisions and product direction
• Gain exposure to real aircraft integration, testing, and certification activities
• Environment that encourages innovation, technical growth, and ownership
• Stability of an established aerospace company combined with the agility of a collaborative engineering culture

• Successfully delivers systems engineering work products that support program milestones and certification objectives
• Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and technical judgment
• Effectively collaborates across engineering disciplines and project teams
• Resolves complex technical challenges through structured analysis and problem-solving
• Contributes to high-quality requirements, verification activities, and certification deliverables
• Supports successful integration and validation of avionics products in laboratory and aircraft environments
• Serves as a trusted technical contributor and mentor within the engineering organization

Innovation
We advance avionics technology through creative engineering and continuous improvement.

Excellence
We hold ourselves to high standards in quality, reliability, and execution.

Resilience
We solve complex technical challenges in demanding aerospace environments.

“Yes, I Can” Ownership
We value engineers who are proactive, collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

Benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with safe harbor match within 60 days
• 9/80 work schedule option
• Every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• And more

This role is based onsite in Duluth, Georgia due to the hands-on nature of avionics systems development, product integration, laboratory testing, aircraft testing, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on innovative aerospace technologies, solve meaningful engineering challenges, and contribute to products that directly impact aviation safety and flight operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more: UniversalAvionics.com

Universal Avionics' products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR requirements. Employment eligibility may depend on work authorization and citizenship status in accordance with these regulations.