The Air National Guard Programs Division (ANGPD) is focused on delivering outstanding research primarily to the Air National Guard (ANG), the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), and Mobility Air Forces (MAF), in the achievement of their respective missions. It does so by leveraging resources across the Electronic Systems Laboratory, GTRI, and Georgia Tech to execute research and applied engineering projects which result in enhanced performance of existing platforms. The Division is comprised of approximately 50 professionals in Atlanta, GA, Washington DC, Tucson, AZ, Shalimar, FL, St. Joseph, MO, and Ogden, UT. ANGPD's core competencies include program management, airborne electronic warfare, flight test engineering, Developmental Testing/Operational Testing, tactics & training, and predictive maintenance.

The Avionics Engineer defines and designs military avionic systems and systems-of-systems. Specifically, the Avionics Engineer develops integrated system-level designs, and hardware and software subsystems designs. These designs are associated to avionic functions such as navigation, tactical data links, electronic warfare, defensive countermeasures, intelligence, and integrated system functions like data fusion and resource management. These design efforts include integrating the avionics systems within the aircraft, aircraft-to-aircraft, and aircraft-to-ground systems The Avionics Engineer applies knowledge specific to aircraft such as safety (e.g. FAA standards), security, robustness, and performance. Additionally, the Avionics Engineer analyzes laboratory and flight test data for functionality and performance. The Avionics Engineer also provides expertise and technical leadership to programs and sponsors to achieve overall goals through the full development life-cycle (i.e., requirements development to final delivery). Tools and methodologies used by the Avionics Engineer includes Model Based System Engineering, laboratory analysis hardware, software development environments, and Agile methodologies.

• Create product or system definitions and conduct initial requirements analysis
• Contribute to technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes
• Analyze product or system functionality as defined by requirements
• Interface with and work with disparate engineering teams for technical tasking
• Execute tests on system components in a laboratory environment and analyze test data to identify deficiencies

• Execute avionics inspection standards and methods in compliance with manufacturer recommendations and applicable 14 Code of Federal (CFR) Regulations
• Comply with company policy, Air Transport Association (ATA) standards and Federal Aviation Regulations
• Develop and implement fleet and maintenance reliability measures and operational parameters
• Develop system integration strategies, test and certification plans to assure that operational and functional requirements are met
• Design prototypes, including form factor, architecture, data communications, feature/functionality, user interface, Measure of Performance Standards (MOPS) compliance
• Analyze and interpret requirements at the aircraft level and flow down to lower-level specifications
• Develop work breakdown structures and schedule estimates during project planning phase

• Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Familiarity with aerospace/defense engineering design and production disciplines
• Ability to produce, read and understand engineering drawings, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience in modification and revision of aircraft, engine and avionic component technical data
• Background in avionics design (aircraft electronics and/or mechanical packaging) desired
• Experience with United States Air Force (USAF) Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) sustainment
• Experience with commercial airline and/or military logistics and sustainment processes

10% - 25% travel

Levels 1, 2

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Math, or related field of study

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link:

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