What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Integration Engineer position at Avidyne?
Ready to Engineer Systems That Take Flight?
If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems and making avionics systems work together seamlessly, this role places you at the heart of how our products integrate into aircraft. At Avidyne, our Systems Integration Engineers ensure that our avionics systems function, meet regulatory standards, and ultimately make flying safer, simpler, and more accessible.
Why Avidyne
At Avidyne, we exist to make aircraft easier to fly.
Our mission, Simply Flying, guides the products we design and the way we work. We build avionics that are high-quality, intuitive, and straightforward to install, helping pilots focus on what matters most. As a growing mid-sized company, your work here will be meaningful, visible, and directly connected to our customers’ success.
You won’t get lost in layers of bureaucracy. You’ll see systems move from concept to cockpit quickly and with real impact. We value innovation, teamwork, and people who want to contribute to the future of aviation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead small to medium integration efforts with minimal oversight.
- Define and evaluate system requirements (ARP-4754/4761) related to installation, performance, compliance, and safety.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and certification teams to resolve integration challenges and improve system performance.
- Translate technical standards into clear, verifiable requirements at the aircraft, system, and equipment levels.
- Act as a liaison with customers, suppliers, and FAA representatives to ensure integration results meet expectations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
What You Bring
Technical Knowledge
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of systems engineering or integration experience in aviation (or 3 with a Master’s).
- Strong background in systems engineering, requirements management, and avionics integration.
- Experience with FAA certification processes such as TSO, STC, ASTM, AC, or TC.
- Familiarity with standards including ARP-4754/4761, DO-178C, and DO-254.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Ability to lead integration activities of small to medium scope independently.
- Strong communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, and regulators.
- Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced engineers.
Tools & Process Knowledge
- Proficiency with systems engineering and requirements management tools.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C or Python for automation or analysis.
Bonus Points
- Master’s degree in engineering.
- PMP certification or formal training in project management.
- Private Pilot License (PPL) or personal passion for aviation.
Ready to Apply?
If you want to apply your systems engineering expertise to projects that advance aviation safety and usability, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of flight.