C-17 Avionics Systems Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

• The given tasks will broaden upon candidate's knowledge in aviation including areas such as navigation and localization (position awareness) guidance and flight controls and federal and military regulations and policies and will expand as the candidate grows within the domain. This job will build expertise in aircraft technologies that are both industry standards and C-17 specific.
• The primary subject matter for this role will be the Flight Management System which is responsible for Flight Planning/navigation guidance control display and automation of aircraft.
• Works with customers and internal teams to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Understands how to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal network; understands the cultures of organizations.
• Analyzes and translates requirements into system hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Demonstrates an interest in personal learning and development. Seeks feedback from multiple sources about how to improve and develop; modifies behavior based on feedback or self-analysis of past mistakes.
• Take steps to develop and maintain the knowledge skill and ability to perform
• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system including the impact of changes in one area on another area. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans anticipate future events and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology) chemistry physics mathematics data science or computer science
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft avionics flight controls and/or other aircraft electronics
• Work-related programming experience with any of the following software development languages: Ada C C++ C# JAVA FORTRAN and Python
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g. system sub-system software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle
• Ability to conceive develop optimize maintain and modify electronic/electrical system designs based on requirements
• Ability to provide technical coordination with internal and external suppliers and customers
• Knowledge of verification validation certification and qualification processes and procedures including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance

• 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college university technical school licensing/certification programs etc.)
• Experience working with DOORS to generate and analyze system requirements.
• Experience with Waterfall Agile Processes and project management tools including Confluence Jira Version One.
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429 communication protocols.
• Experience with RTCA DO-178 DO-254 and DO-160.
• Experience with MIL-HDBK-516C.
• Have one of the following: Military/Commercial Aircrew experience Private Pilot License or Flight Instructor certification.

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