Avionics Systems Engineer: EGPWS & DO-178 Expert

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to develop and implement EGPWS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless integration and safety-compliant performance.

The role requires strong experience in aerospace systems, DO-178/DO-160 practices, ARP 4754, and certification support, with leadership in customer interfaces and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, ideally in avionics, aerospace, communications or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in system-level analysis and optimization.
• U.S. Person status: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or ability to obtain export authorization.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering is valued.
• Proficiency in systems lifecycle methodologies, requirements management, and adherence to industry standards.
• Familiarity with system integration and testing.
• Aircraft systems knowledge
• Air Traffic Control procedures knowledge
• Experience with EGPWS or TAWS
• Experience supporting DO-178 B/C, DO-160 aerospace or other industry standards and processes
• Experience with ARP 4754
• Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, DOORS, CC/CQ, TeamCenter, or similar avionics development tools
• Experience leading customer interface meetings and representing product engineering
• Experience supporting audits and key program reviews
• Experience supporting or leading certification activities such as TSO, STC, and Type Certification
• Advanced knowledge of systems development lifecycle
• Ability to analyze, incorporate, and apply new information and concepts such as AI
• Ability to work with little supervision and take initiative
• Ability to adapt to project changes
• Ability to manage complicated tasks and people
• Ability to make autonomous decisions

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) solutions meeting performance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and test engineering teams for seamless system integration.
• Author high-level systems requirements in DOORS.
• Conduct system-level analysis and optimization.
• Perform systems integration, validation, and verification.
• Perform model-based systems design and development.
• Capture and manage system requirements with stakeholders.
• Ensure system specifications meet safety, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Interact with customers.
• Oversee and coordinate projects.
• Support the Project Engineer with budget and schedule responsibilities.
• Report directly to the Senior Engineering Manager.

Skills

Systems Engineering

EGPWS Development

Requirements Management

Systems Integration

DO-178 B/C Compliance

Jira

Bitbucket

DOORS

TeamCenter

ARP 4754

Certification Support

Air Traffic Control

Aircraft Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (Valued)

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Bitbucket

CC/CQ

TeamCenter

Job description

Jobtailor in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to develop and implement EGPWS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless integration and safety-compliant performance.

The role requires strong experience in aerospace systems, DO-178/DO-160 practices, ARP 4754, and certification support, with leadership in customer interfaces and project coordination.