What are the responsibilities and job description for the Avionics Systems Engineer position at Softworld, a Kelly Company?
Avionics Systems Engineer – Future Long Range Aircraft Program
Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract
Max pay: 100/hr (W2 with benefits)
Overview
Join an industry-leading team working on a next-generation vertical lift program for advanced military aircraft. As part of the Avionics Integrated Product Team, you’ll play a key role in developing the system architecture, requirements, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models for the integration of cutting-edge avionics hardware and software.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract
Max pay: 100/hr (W2 with benefits)
Overview
Join an industry-leading team working on a next-generation vertical lift program for advanced military aircraft. As part of the Avionics Integrated Product Team, you’ll play a key role in developing the system architecture, requirements, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models for the integration of cutting-edge avionics hardware and software.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop system and software architecture models utilizing MBSE tools (such as MagicDraw/Cameo, SysML)
- Define and decompose high-level system and software requirements
- Translate stakeholder needs into functional and technical specifications
- Perform requirements validation, verification, and traceability
- Support system integration, troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution
- Develop and execute test cases for system verification
- Coordinate engineering activities with cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Manage problem reports, change requests, and system updates through closure
- Contribute to certification, safety, and cybersecurity initiatives
- Support the execution of program milestones and timely delivery of project objectives
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5 years of experience (10 years preferred) in systems, avionics, or software engineering
- Expertise in requirements development & decomposition, system integration, and verification in embedded or avionics environments
- Proficiency with MBSE tools (e.g., MagicDraw/Cameo, Rhapsody, EA Sparx)
- Experience with configuration management tools (such as Git, SVN, ClearCase)
- Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and senior leadership
- Familiarity with DO-178, DO-297, and/or DO-331 standards
- Experience with ARINC 653 partitioned operating systems
- Background in software certification, system safety, or cybersecurity for airborne systems
- MBSE / SysML modeling
- Requirements development, validation & verification
- Avionics or embedded systems integration
Salary : $70 - $100