Job Description What You Will Do:
We are seeking an Avionics Principal Systems Engineer! In this exciting role, you will lead avionics system architecture, design, implementation, lab/aircraft integration, testing and verification of an Avionics integrated system solution program. Examples of programs include large-scale avionics modernization of C-130 aircraft, or avionics system design and implementation for a one-of-a-kind new aircraft in development.
How You Will Do it:
- Lead development of top-level system architectures.
- Define Systems interfaces across avionics components and external systems
- Develop, allocate and manage system level requirements down to the subsystem levels
- Ensure traceability using tools (DOORs) from mission needs through verification activities
- Define and oversee integration strategies across multiple avionics systems
- Lead system integration troubleshooting activities
- Lead system‑level test planning and execution on a System Integration Lab and on aircraft
- Contribute to the preparation and conducting of design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
- Drive alignment across stakeholders including customers, suppliers, contractors and internal teams.
- Support system safety assessments (FHA, FTA, FMEA, SSA)
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Interface with customers and participate in technical reviews
What We Look For:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Systems) another related technical field from an accredited institution
- Minimum 10 years of systems engineering experience in avionics or complex aerospace systems
- Demonstrated experience with systems integration
- Experience with requirements management and change tracking tools such as DOORS, ADO, etc.
- Expertise with regulatory design guidelines; examples including ARP4754B, DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-160.
- Expertise in avionics architectures (IMA, federated systems, data buses like MIL-STD_1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664, and Ethernet).
- Experience with Safety Assessment process guidelines like ARP4761A
- Experience with System Integration Labs
- Understanding of airworthiness certification processes
- Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Open to occasional travel as needed.
- Master’s degree in system, electrical, software, computer engineering or another relevant related technical discipline.
- Background in cybersecurity for avionics systems
- Proficiency in MBSE tools (Cameo, MagicDraw)
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location(s)
2401 W Peoria Ave Suite 140, Phoenix, Arizona 85021, United States
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