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Lead Systems Engineer - Avionics Networking

Grand Rapids, US💼 Full-time💰 $95,000–$95,000🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead systems engineering for advanced networked avionics solutions enabling safe, reliable, and deterministic communication across next-generation aerospace platforms.

Role type

Lead Systems Engineer (Avionics Networking)

Builds

High-integrity airborne networking systems from concept through verification and certification

Domain

Aerospace / Avionics Networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features

Required skills

Systems design, development, integration, verification, validation, Networking fundamentals (IP, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, routing, topology), Requirements management, System architecture, Risk identification, Trade studies

Preferred skills

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) technologies (IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qbv, 802.1Qci, 802.1DP), ARINC A664 and ARINC 615A, Ethernet protocols (QoS, NTP, DHCP, IPSec), Engineering tools (Cameo, IBM DOORS, RTC/EWM), DAL A or DAL B development environments

Technologies

TSN, IEEE 802.1AS, IEEE 802.1Qbv, IEEE 802.1Qci, IEEE 802.1DP, ARINC A664, ARINC 615A, Ethernet, QoS, NTP, DHCP, IPSec, Cameo, IBM DOORS, RTC/EWM

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities for the Networking product line, Define and manage traceable system requirements for avionics networking, Drive system-level and component-level verification and validation, Lead product and system integration activities, Support certification strategy and execution for safety-critical programs, Mentor less experienced systems engineers, Engage with customers and external partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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