Senior System Engineer

We are partnering with a leading aerospace and avionics company to hire a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and validation of advanced avionics systems.This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across the full product lifecycle. You'll contribute to system architecture, guide junior engineers, and ensure product requirements are clearly defined, validated, and aligned with customer needs and long-term product strategy.Key Responsibilities:Support system architecture and design efforts for new avionics products and R&D initiativesProvide technical input on proposals, including cost and effort estimation with minimal oversightDefine, manage, and maintain system requirements that are clear, testable, and traceableEnsure requirements traceability throughout the development lifecycleContribute to verification, validation, and regression testing activitiesDevelop and review qualification test documentation (DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, RTCA, EUROCAE)Support lab testing activities, including setup and executionConduct trade studies and assist in avionics component/system selectionDevelop and review hardware requirements and interface control documents (ICDs)Partner with project management across hardware and software development lifecyclesParticipate in peer and milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, SDR)Develop system safety documentation aligned with ARP4754A and ARP4761Support technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholdersIdentify risks and contribute to mitigation strategies (technical and schedule)Develop ground test plans and support aircraft integration activitiesTroubleshoot installation issues and assist with flight testing as neededAnalyze test data and communicate findingsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field6+ years of systems engineering experience in aerospace, avionics, or embedded systemsExperience in electronics development (hardware and/or software systems)Background in analog, digital, and mixed-signal design, testing, and debuggingAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagramsExperience developing test procedures for avionics verification and qualificationFamiliarity with lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer)Knowledge of aircraft systems and installation processesExposure to tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE (or similar)Understanding of DO-178C and DO-254 processes (or similar safety-critical development frameworks)Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teamsOrganized, detail-oriented, and proactiveAbility to travel domestically and internationally 10-20%

Created: 2026-05-09