Avionics Systems Engineer – CNS/TCAS

LeoForce; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a mid-level Avionics Systems Engineer to support a leading aerospace customer on TCAS and CNS applications. The role requires 5+ years in avionics systems engineering, with full lifecycle experience on embedded systems or software.

You will decompose requirements in DOORs, participate in SSA per ARP4761, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure certification readiness. Hybrid work: 2–3 days onsite in Phoenix, relocation aid provided; U.S. Citizenship required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Avionics Systems Engineering.
• Full life-cycle experience on avionics embedded systems or software.
• Experience decomposing and tracing requirements in DOORs.
• Experience with System Safety Assessment (SSA) per ARP4761.

Responsibilities

• Decompose and trace customer requirements to high-level system requirements in DOORs.
• Perform formal reviews of system requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware/software teams.
• Support system validation, verification testing, and certification activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Avionics

DO-178C

ARP4761

DOORS

TCAS

CNS

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $52 - $96 per hour

Job Details

This Avionics Systems Engineer role supports one of the world's leading aerospace customers on Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) and Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) applications. We're looking for a Systems Engineer with 5+ years of experience in Avionics Systems Engineering, with full life-cycle experience on avionics embedded systems or software. This role decomposes and traces customer requirements to system-level requirements within DOORs, performs formal requirements reviews, and supports System Safety Assessment (SSA) activities in accordance with ARP4761. This position is hybrid, 2-3 days onsite in Phoenix, AZ 85027, with relocation assistance available; there is no remote option for this role. U.S. Citizenship is required.

What We Are Looking For

Decompose and trace customer requirements to high-level system requirements within DOORs.
Perform formal reviews of system requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional hardware/software integration teams.
Support system validation, verification testing, and certification activities.
Support System Safety Assessment (SSA) activities in accordance with ARP4761.

What We Provide (Contract)

• Competitive hourly pay, $52.00-$96.00/hour DOE
• Relocation assistance for Phoenix-area moves
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; PTO and legally required paid leave
• Path to contract-to-hire or direct hire

What We Require

• 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience in Avionics for aircraft and/or spacecraft systems
• Full life-cycle experience on avionics embedded systems or software for equivalent airborne systems
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science
• Experience analyzing and decomposing requirements in DOORs or equivalent requirements management databases
• Experience developing low-level embedded systems for TCAS, transponders, ACAS, ADS-B, or other CNS applications
• Working knowledge of DO-178C processes and standards
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

• Business jet or military avionics experience (CNS products/applications)
• Experience with aircraft wiring diagrams and modified inputs across systems to support flight tests
• Experience building tools to support flight test campaigns
• Experience integrating avionics functionality across Displays, FMS, Flight Controls, Datalink, Radios, Surveillance, and Navigation

A bit about us

We're a global engineering services provider supporting one of the world's leading aerospace customers on safety-critical avionics programs. Our teams work across communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems, delivering certified, requirements-driven engineering for commercial and business aviation platforms.

Why join us

• Competitive hourly pay, contract engagement with growth to contract-to-hire or direct hire
• Relocation assistance available for Phoenix-area candidates
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (contract benefits package)
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leave as required by law

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