Aerospace Systems Engineer (Remote) – DO-178/278

Genova Technologies; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and scaling PTO

401k plan

Job summary

Genova Technologies in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Systems Engineer to support navigation and positioning projects. You will migrate an existing tool to LynxOS and add features while complying with DO-278A and DO-178C guidelines. Remote work or in-office in Cedar Rapids is possible.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in aerospace/avionics systems engineering, strong requirements management, and a track record in V&V processes. Collaboration with software, hardware, and test engineers is key to success.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Science/Technology or a similar field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering within Aerospace, Defense, or Avionics.
• Hands-on experience with DO-178C and/or DO-278A for CNS/ATM systems.
• Strong understanding of requirements management tools (DOORS or Jama).
• Experience with system-level V&V processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
• Develop, review, and manage system requirements, ICDs, and system architecture.
• Apply DO-278A processes to ensure safety and integrity for CNS/ATM systems and certification support.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to ensure system integrity and traceability.
• Conduct system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and FMEA/FHA analyses.
• Support customer interactions, technical reviews, and program milestone events.
• Develop and review test plans, procedures, and verification reports.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

DO-178C/DO-278A

V&V processes

Education

4-year degree in Science/Technology or similar field

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Genova Technologies in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Systems Engineer to support navigation and positioning projects. You will migrate an existing tool to LynxOS and add features while complying with DO-278A and DO-178C guidelines. Remote work or in-office in Cedar Rapids is possible.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in aerospace/avionics systems engineering, strong requirements management, and a track record in V&V processes. Collaboration with software, hardware, and test engineers is key to success.