Flight Software and Avionics Systems Engineer

Data Intelligence is seeking a highly skilled Flight Software and Avionics Systems Engineer to support development and integration activities for the Bell MV-75 (formerly V-280 Valor) tiltrotor aircraft, a cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program in Owego, NY. This role focuses on flight software, hardware integration, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts.

The selected engineer will contribute to next-generation military aviation systems including avionics, embedded mission computing, and real-time networking architectures supporting the V-280’s advanced capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, and test flight software and embedded systems for next-generation tiltrotor aircraft.
• Implement and maintain requirements management and traceability tools across multiple system domains.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools (e.g., Cameo) to design and verify system architectures.
• Perform software verification and validation in accordance with DO-178 standards.
• Support hardware/software integration with adherence to DO-254 certification practices.
• Develop and automate integration and test frameworks using C/C , Python, and Microsoft Developer Studio.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support avionics design, tactical data link integration, and digital backbone network development.
• Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and verification reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development, simulation, and testing methodologies across the flight systems lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, and 5 years of relevant experience; or at least 10 years of direct experience in avionics systems, software, or hardware engineering.

Demonstrated experience with:

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo
• C/C , Python, and Microsoft Developer Studio
• Integration & Test Engineering, including test automation
• Software verification methods and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• DO-254 (hardware) and DO-178 (software) compliance frameworks
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Domain Expertise:

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
• Avionic Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design and glass cockpit development
• Tactical communications and data link integration
• Military aircraft navigation and mission computing systems
• Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and digital backbone architectures
• Military sensor and aircraft survivability systems

Why Join Data Intelligence, LLC:

Join a mission-driven team where your cybersecurity expertise directly supports U.S. national security. At Data Intelligence, LLC, we offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to work alongside top talent in support of our country’s most critical operations.

Data Intelligence, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.