Avionics Systems Engineer/Lead

Infinite Computing Systems; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Computing Systems, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Systems Engineering Lead to influence major technical decisions and shape safety-critical avionics systems for commercial and military aviation worldwide.

You will lead system definition, architecture, integration planning, and drive regulatory-compliance across disciplines, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, certify-able solutions.

Qualifications

• STEM degree plus 8+ years of relevant aerospace systems experience.
• Experience leading certified aerospace or complex regulated systems.
• Proven ability to design system architectures across engineering domains.
• Knowledge of avionics certification/regulatory requirements (e.g., DO-178B/C).

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering activities: definition, architecture, integration planning.
• Serve as technical leader refining approaches built on product foundations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering processes and certification plans.
• Influence product strategy and roadmaps for avionics.

Skills

Systems Engineering Leadership

Integration Planning

Regulatory & Certification Compliance

Complex/Regulated Systems Development

Technical Strategy & Roadmap

Optics / Display Technology

Electronics & Hardware/Software

Education

STEM Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Our client is the world's largest aerospace and defense technology company, bringing together nearly 200,000 top innovators globally to solve the industry's most complex challenges. As a tier-1 leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions, they drive the evolution of next-generation flight deck and avionics systems globally.

The Role

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to influence major technical decisions, partner across disciplines, and shape safety-critical systems that support both commercial and military aviation customers worldwide.

What You Will Do:

• Lead systems engineering activities including system definition, architecture development, and integration planning.
• Serve as a technical leader, defining and refining approaches that build on existing product foundations.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering processes, certification requirements, and program design plans.
• Apply avionics or complex systems expertise to influence product strategy and technology roadmaps.

What You Will Learn:

• Deep understanding of safety-critical avionics development and certified flight deck systems.
• Advanced systems engineering, strategic planning, and global cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• STEM Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience (or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years of experience).
• Leadership experience developing certified aerospace or complex regulated systems.
• Demonstrated success creating/contributing to system architectures across engineering domains.
• Knowledge of avionics certification or regulatory requirements (e.g., TSO, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Background in optics, display technology, electronics, or hardware/software integration.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across teams and leadership.

Applicant Skill Matrix:

• Systems Engineering Leadership:
• Integration Planning:
• Regulatory & Certification Compliance:
• Complex/Regulated Systems Development:
• Technical Strategy & Roadmap Development:
• Optics / Display Technology:
• Electronics & Hardware/Software Integration: