Principal Avionics Systems and Flight Test Engineer
Core
Master level technical contribution in the design, development, integration, and flight testing of total cockpit solutions including advanced avionics, radios, and flight control systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
Role type
Principal Avionics Systems and Flight Test Engineer
Builds
Certified air vehicle configurations and avionics systems for Special Mission, Military & Defense, Military Trainer, Business, and General Aviation industries.
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Avionics systems design and development, Flight test engineering, System safety analysis, FAA certification processes, Requirements management, System integration, Technical project leadership, Engineering modeling and performance analysis
Preferred skills
FAA pilot certification, Extensive flight testing experience, System safety analysis expertise
Technologies
Requirements management tools, Internet software, Spreadsheet software, Word processing software
Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, integrate, and flight test complete air vehicle avionics systems; Lead large initiatives and complex projects focused on software for avionics and flight control systems; Review customer requirements and formulate conceptual design and architecture; Analyze project proposals for feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and production time; Develop solutions to technical challenges in avionics systems, radios, and autopilots; Perform system/software integration activities to verify product functionality; Lead avionics systems flight testing and certification project execution (TSO and STC projects); Provide guidance, coaching, and training to lower-level engineers; Act as advisor to management on advanced engineering applications.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic project leadership
