Avionics Systems Engineer

Shape the Future of Military Aviation as an Avionics Systems Engineer on the FLRAA Program

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay Rate: $70.00 – $100.00 per hour

Build the Next Generation of Vertical Lift Aircraft

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aerospace industry to support the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program—one of the most advanced and mission-critical defense aviation initiatives in the world.

As an Avionics Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and integrating avionics systems that will define the U.S. Army’s vertical lift capability for the next 30 years. Your work will directly contribute to the performance, safety, and success of next-generation military aircraft.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will help architect and validate complex avionics systems that power cutting-edge aircraft systems:

• Develop system architecture models for avionics software components
• Write and refine high-level system requirements for software and subsystems
• Perform MBSE modeling using MagicDraw/Cameo (SysML)
• Translate stakeholder expectations into functional and verifiable system requirements
• Validate and verify system requirements through structured engineering processes
• Develop test cases to support system verification and integration
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to execute design and integration plans
• Troubleshoot and resolve system integration and verification issues
• Manage and track change requests, issue resolution, and problem reports to closure
• Coordinate design updates with Safety, Security, and Certification teams
• Ensure timely delivery of requirements, validation activities, and engineering milestones
• Escalate technical or program risks when needed to leadership
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in avionics, systems engineering, or related engineering environments
• Strong background in requirements definition, allocation, validation, and verification
• Experience with embedded software and electronic systems integration
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to engage senior leadership
• Hands-on experience with MBSE tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Cameo, IBM Rhapsody, Sparx EA)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Git, SVN, ClearCase, Dimensions, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in aerospace or avionics systems engineering
• Experience with certification standards such as DO-178, DO-331, DO-297
• Knowledge of system safety, cybersecurity, and certification processes (FAA/EASA/NAA)
• Experience with ARINC 653 partition-based operating systems
• Background working on complex military or defense aviation programs
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience collaborating across engineering disciplines and suppliers
  
  

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just supporting a program—you’re helping shape the future of aviation.

Through our partnership with a world-class aerospace leader, you’ll contribute to the FLRAA program, a groundbreaking initiative redefining military aviation and expanding the capabilities of the U.S. Army for decades to come.

You’ll Gain

• High-impact engineering work on a next-generation defense platform
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Exposure to advanced MBSE and avionics development practices
• Collaboration with top aerospace engineers and industry leaders
• Opportunities to work on programs that directly influence national defense innovation
  
  

This is your opportunity to work where engineering excellence meets mission-critical innovation.

Take Flight With Your Career

If you’re ready to design and integrate avionics systems that will power the future of military aviation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the aircraft that will define the next generation of vertical lift.

Pay Details: $70.00 to $100.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.