Systems Engineer

Job Description:

My client is actively seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (SE) to support requirement development, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on ground and airborne platforms. In this role, the candidate will ensure that the customer needs are understood, documented, and agreed too. They will then lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop the technical solution and ensure the as-built product meets the requirement baseline. The candidate will possess a strong avionics experience and leadership skill to effectively lead the development team.

Essential Functions:

• Support the design and development of physical architectures incorporating CNS/ATM equipment into airborne systems for military and commercial customers.
• Translate the customer requirements into unique verifiable system level requirements.
• Define requirement traceability methods.
• Support the systems engineering trade study processes.
• As part of an IPT, evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness.
• Write subsystem specifications based on system level requirements.
• As part of an IPT, evaluate alternative solutions and establish the system design.
• Review the technical data package (electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical integration drawings, analysis reports, etc.), ensuring that the design details trace to system requirements.
• Write effective verification test procedures ensuring system performance and capabilities meet system requirements.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
• Ability to travel OCONUS up to 10%
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance at the Secret level

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies
• Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery
• Ability to travel as needed based on business demands

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to use standard Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Ability to operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); TeamCenter preferred
• Experience conducting first article verification testing
• Experience managing requirements within a management tool (DOORS, JAMA, etc.)
• Experience working within a MBSE tool (CSM preferred)
• Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders
• Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $110.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waco,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

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Salary : $60 - $110