Avionics Systems Engineer — Integration & Certification

Avidyne Corporation; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avidyne Corporation in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Systems Engineer to define, integrate, and verify avionics systems. You will translate customer and regulatory requirements into specifications and guide them through architecture, integration, and certification.

Collaborate across hardware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure traceability, perform system-level verification, and support production and certification initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems, electrical, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline; 2+ years of relevant industry experience (or a Master's with less experience).
• Applied knowledge of systems engineering principles — requirements management, architecture trade studies, and interface definition.
• Skill in developing and executing verification and validation plans for complex, multi-disciplinary systems.
• General familiarity with avionics hardware and software development processes, including DO-178C and DO-254.
• Awareness of ARP4754A system safety and development assurance guidance and FAA/EASA certification requirements for aviation electronics.

Responsibilities

• Define, allocate, and manage system-level requirements for cockpit displays and avionics products, ensuring traceability from customer needs through implementation.
• Develop system architectures that balance functionality, performance, safety, and cost across hardware, software, and mechanical subsystems.
• Author and maintain system-level specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and design records to support certification and production.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure requirements are correctly interpreted and implemented.
• Plan and execute system integration activities, bringing together hardware, software, and mechanical components into a cohesive, functioning product.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans, including functional, performance, and environmental testing, in accordance with ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254 guidance.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of system-level anomalies, and drive corrective actions across disciplines.
• Build and evaluate prototypes and integration rigs to validate system concepts and support iterative development cycles.
• Support certification efforts by preparing system-level compliance documentation and coordinating with certification liaison and DERs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to transition systems from development to production, keeping design intent intact.
• Interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers to communicate system requirements and resolve integration issues.
• Support production and field troubleshooting by investigating system-level issues and recommending design or process improvements.

Skills

Systems thinking

Requirements management

Architecture trade studies

Interface definition

Verification & validation planning

Avionics hardware/software processes

ARP4754A/DO-178C/DO-254 familiarity

Certification knowledge (FAA/EASA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems / electrical / aerospace engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Job description

Avidyne Corporation in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Systems Engineer to define, integrate, and verify avionics systems. You will translate customer and regulatory requirements into specifications and guide them through architecture, integration, and certification.

Collaborate across hardware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure traceability, perform system-level verification, and support production and certification initiatives.