Senior Systems Engineer - Avionics Solutions

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a team that designs airborne avionics display systems. This is a very dynamic role and includes all aspects of Systems Design (“V-model”), customer relations, and proposal creation. The scope of our avionics systems engineering position may include: requirements development, system modeling, safety analysis, aircraft integration, and more.  Open communication between hardware, software, reliability, and program management disciplines is integral to the success of this position.

This is an on-site position with flexibility located in either of our state-of-the-art facilities in Oak Creek, WI (Headquarters) or Phoenix, AZ. You will report directly to the Displays and Cockpit Integration Systems Engineering Manager.

How You Will Do it:
 

• Lead the design, development, verification, and integration activities of avionics systems, ensuring they meet performance requirements and safety standards.
• Lead discussions in architecture definition, trade studies, and multi-disciplinary integration problem solving.
• Provide technical leadership and perform a wide range of tasks including requirements development, system modeling, safety analysis, verification procedure creation, test execution and preparing certification documentation.
• Perform Integration activities of the Display and other Avionics Systems in the Avionics and Integrated Labs.
• Assist with definition of installation and qualification requirements for equipment within the Avionics System.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.
• Provide technical input and estimates for new opportunities.

What We Look For:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, electrical, software, computer engineering or another relevant related technical discipline.
• Minimum five years’ of experience in a systems engineering role.
• Experience with requirements management and change tracking tools such as DOORS, ADO, etc.
• Experience with regulatory design guidelines; examples including ARP4754A, DO-178b/c, DO-254, DO-160.
• Experience with avionics communication protocols including MIL-STD_1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664, and Ethernet.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Open to occasional travel as needed.

Desired

• Master’s degree in systems, electrical, software, computer engineering or another relevant related technical discipline.
• Ten plus years’ experience in a systems engineering role.
• Experience with Safety Assessment process guidelines like ARP4761A

 
Who We Are:

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.
 

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry.   Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.