Avionics Engineer - ASL - Open Rank

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Avionics Engineer to lead the design and integration of military avionic systems. This role involves defining system requirements, ensuring compliance with military standards, and providing technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in software-based systems and troubleshooting, along with proficiency in tools like Python for data analysis. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing technology and enhancing national security through innovative solutions in avionics and systems integration.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex military or avionics systems design.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and analyzing systems.
• Knowledge of avionic data buses and tactical data links.

Responsibilities

• Define and design military avionic systems and systems-of-systems.
• Integrate and test system components in laboratory or aircraft environments.
• Develop technical reports and test plans.

Skills

System Engineering

Software Development

Troubleshooting

Data Analysis (Python/R)

Electronic Warfare Design

Education

Bachelor's in relevant technical field

Master's in relevant field

Tools

Model-Based System Engineering (SysML)

Agile Methodologies

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Overview

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's Mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do, including prioritizing students, striving for excellence, embracing diversity, fostering collaboration, championing innovation, safeguarding freedom of inquiry and expression, nurturing community wellbeing, acting ethically, and being responsible stewards.

Project/Unit Description

The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) Systems Integration Division (SID) supports systems integration, design, and product development projects for the Department of Defense (DoD). SID specializes in military systems including avionics, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, intelligence systems, tactical communication/datalink systems, and training solutions. Engineering roles include Systems Engineering, Algorithm Engineering, Datalink Engineering, and Embedded Software Engineering.

Job Purpose

The Avionics Engineer defines and designs military avionic systems and systems-of-systems, including integrated system-level designs, hardware, and software subsystems. Responsibilities encompass avionics functions such as navigation, tactical data links, electronic warfare, defensive countermeasures, intelligence, and data fusion. The engineer applies knowledge related to aircraft safety standards, security, robustness, and performance, and analyzes laboratory and flight test data. The role involves providing technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle and using tools like Model-Based System Engineering and Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Decompose, develop, and allocate requirements into system performance criteria.
• Develop technical solutions ensuring compliance with military, safety, and security standards.
• Integrate and test system components in laboratory or aircraft environments, analyzing test data.
• Develop technical reports, test plans, memos, and diagrams.
• Participate in sponsor engagement contacts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Integrate new capabilities and subsystems into military systems, including designing interfaces and managing integration processes.
• Serve as a technical expert on projects, staying updated on system capabilities and tools.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software anomalies.
• Analyze flight and laboratory data to confirm system requirements.
• Ensure technical work meets standards.
• Design and manage laboratory configurations.
• Lead small cross-disciplinary project teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience designing complex, software-intensive military or avionics systems using system engineering processes.
• Experience developing software-based systems integrating multiple subsystems and hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing systems for correctness and effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Three or more years of relevant experience post-degree.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare system design.
• Proficiency with tools like Python or R for data analysis.
• Knowledge of avionic data buses, tactical data links, and open systems architecture frameworks.
• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (SysML) and DoDAF.
• Experience in agile and digital engineering environments.
• Experience supporting field tests and designing secure systems.

Travel Requirements

• 10% - 25% travel.

Education and Experience

This is an open-rank position. Final hiring depends on qualifications:

• 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• No experience required with a Master's degree in a relevant field.

US Citizenship Requirements

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits

Details about GTRI benefits can be found at https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GTRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a fair environment, prohibiting discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, and other protected categories, in accordance with applicable laws.