Flight Management System Engineer

Role : FMS Systems Engineer

Location : Phoenix AZ (Onsite)

Duration :Long term contract

Job Description:

Next Generation Flight Management System (NGFMS) Systems Engineer – Commercial Avionics

The NGFMS Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, investigation, and certification of Next Generation Flight Management Systems (NGFMS) for commercial aircraft. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of Flight Management Systems experience, hands‑on work in integrated avionics lab environments, and strong familiarity with civil aviation standards and regulations. The engineer will play a key role in system issue investigation, validation of fixes, and ensuring compliance with commercial certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

FMS & NGFMS Development

· Support requirements definition, analysis, and validation for Flight Management Systems, with NGFMS experience preferred

· Contribute to development and enhancement of:

o Lateral and vertical flight planning

o Performance‑Based Navigation (RNAV, RNP)

o Trajectory management and optimization functions

· Analyze FMS behavior, system interactions, and operational impacts of design changes

Integrated Lab & Test Environment Support

· Work extensively in integrated avionics lab environments (SIL, HIL, Iron Bird, or equivalent)

· Investigate and troubleshoot system‑level issues involving FMS, navigation sensors, autoflight systems, and cockpit displays

· Perform root‑cause analysis, defect reproduction, and verification of corrective fixes

· Support integration, regression, and qualification testing

Requirements, Verification & Validation

· Develop and manage system requirements with traceability to aircraft‑level and regulatory requirements

· Support verification and validation activities in lab, simulator, and aircraft environments

· Ensure compliance with approved development, verification, and configuration management processes

Standards, Safety & Certification

· Apply knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to system development and testing

· Support safety and certification activities in accordance with:

o ARP4754A/B and ARP4761

o DO‑178C (software considerations)

o DO‑229, DO‑260, DO‑200 series (as applicable)

o FAA and EASA navigation and operational guidance

· Support certification reviews, audits, and issue resolution

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

· Collaborate with software, hardware, safety, flight test, and human factors teams

· Support technical reviews, issue resolution boards, and certification activities

· Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers

Required Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline

Experience & Skills

· Minimum 5 years of experience with Flight Management Systems in a commercial aviation environment

· NGFMS experience strongly preferred

· Proven experience working in integrated avionics lab environments for issue investigation and testing

· Familiarity with civil aviation standards, regulations, and certification processes

· Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience on FAR/CS‑25 (Part 25) transport aircraft programs

· Participation in FAA and/or EASA certification programs

· Exposure to airline operational use cases and flight simulator environments

· Scripting or analysis experience (Python, MATLAB) to support testing and investigations

Eligibility & Security Requirements

· This position is limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only, due to access to regulated technical data

· Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR‑controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations