Avionics Integration Engineer — Flight Systems Expert

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Avionics Systems Integration Engineer to lead integration, testing, and validation of complex avionics systems on aircraft platforms. Based in Queenstown, you will collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure compliant integration of advanced avionics suites.

The role requires a strong background in avionics systems and testing methodologies, with experience in ARINC buses and DO-178C/DO-254 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document system integration activities for various avionics systems (navigation, communication, flight control, displays).
• Develop and implement detailed test plans, procedures, and test scripts for system integration and performance verification.
• Conduct laboratory, ground, and potentially flight testing of integrated avionics systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, hardware/software conflicts, and performance anomalies.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve defects and implement design changes.
• Ensure all activities comply with aviation standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254) and customer specs.
• Prepare technical documentation including integration specs and test reports.
• Support certification by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance.
• Liaise with customers and regulatory authorities during integration and testing phases.
• Stay updated on emerging avionics technologies and integration techniques.

Skills

Avionics integration

Testing & validation

ARINC 429

ARINC 664/AFDX

MIL-STD-1553

DO-178C knowledge

DO-254 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Avionics test equipment

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Avionics Systems Integration Engineer to lead integration, testing, and validation of complex avionics systems on aircraft platforms. Based in Queenstown, you will collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure compliant integration of advanced avionics suites.

The role requires a strong background in avionics systems and testing methodologies, with experience in ARINC buses and DO-178C/DO-254 standards.