FMS Systems Engineers (NGFMS)

Accord Technologies Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is seeking a FMS Systems Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience with Flight Management Systems and significant hands-on experience in integrated avionics lab environments. The candidate will contribute to the development and certification of Next Generation Flight Management Systems while ensuring compliance with aviation standards and regulations. Familiarity with civil aviation regulations and strong analytical skills are essential. This is an onsite role, limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Flight Management Systems in a commercial aviation environment.
• Proven experience working in integrated avionics lab environments for issue investigation and testing.
• Familiarity with civil aviation standards, regulations, and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements definition, analysis, and validation for Flight Management Systems.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, safety, flight test, and human factors teams.
• Support verification and validation activities in lab, simulator, and aircraft environments.

Skills

ARP4754 DO‑178

Flight Management Systems (FMS)

Integrated avionics lab environments

Root-cause analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Job Title

FMS Systems Engineers (NGFMS) (Next Generation Flight Management System (NGFMS) Systems Engineer – Commercial Avionics)

Location: Phoenix AZ (Onsite)

VISA: USC and GC

Skill Matrix Needed

• ARP4754 DO‑178
• DO‑254 (Nice to Have)
• Flight Management Systems (FMS)
• NGFMS (Nice to Have)
• 2 yr to 5 yr of FMS Recent experience
• Working experience with integrated avionics lab environments (SIL, HIL, MIL)
• Investigate and troubleshoot system‑level issues involving FMS, navigation sensors, autoflight systems, and cockpit displays.

Job Summary

The NGFMS Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, investigation, and certification of Next Generation Flight Management Systems (NGFMS) for commercial aircraft. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of Flight Management Systems experience, hands‑on work in integrated avionics lab environments, and strong familiarity with civil aviation standards and regulations. The engineer will play a key role in system issue investigation, validation of fixes, and ensuring compliance with commercial certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

FMS & NGFMS Development

• Support requirements definition, analysis, and validation for Flight Management Systems, with NGFMS experience preferred
• Contribute to development and enhancement of:
• Lateral and vertical flight planning
• Performance‑Based Navigation (RNAV, RNP)
• Trajectory management and optimization functions
• Analyze FMS behavior, system interactions, and operational impacts of design changes

Integrated Lab & Test Environment Support

• Work extensively in integrated avionics lab environments (SIL, HIL, Iron Bird, or equivalent)
• Investigate and troubleshoot system‑level issues involving FMS, navigation sensors, autoflight systems, and cockpit displays
• Perform root‑cause analysis, defect reproduction, and verification of corrective fixes
• Support integration, regression, and qualification testing

Requirements, Verification & Validation

• Develop and manage system requirements with traceability to aircraft‑level and regulatory requirements
• Support verification and validation activities in lab, simulator, and aircraft environments
• Ensure compliance with approved development, verification, and configuration management processes

Standards, Safety & Certification

• Apply knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to system development and testing
• Support safety and certification activities in accordance with:
• ARP4754A/B and ARP4761
• DO‑178C (software considerations)
• DO‑229, DO‑260, DO‑200 series (as applicable)
• FAA and EASA navigation and operational guidance
• Support certification reviews, audits, and issue resolution

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with software, hardware, safety, flight test, and human factors teams
• Support technical reviews, issue resolution boards, and certification activities
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Flight Management Systems in a commercial aviation environment
• NGFMS experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience working in integrated avionics lab environments for issue investigation and testing
• Familiarity with civil aviation standards, regulations, and certification processes
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on FAR/CS‑25 (Part 25) transport aircraft programs
• Participation in FAA and/or EASA certification programs
• Exposure to airline operational use cases and flight simulator environments
• Scripting or analysis experience (Python, MATLAB) to support testing and investigations

Eligibility & Security Requirements

• This position is limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only, due to access to regulated technical data
• Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR‑controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations