Lead Avionics Systems Engineer – Integration & Certification

Sunset Search LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Search LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Systems Engineer – Avionics Integration to join a cross-functional team responsible for requirements definition, architecture, verification, and certification support for safety-critical avionics systems.

You'll collaborate with hardware, software, and flight-test teams to ensure compliance with FAA and DoD standards, MBSE-driven design, and robust system integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in aerospace, electrical, or systems engineering.
• 5–10 years in avionics systems engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754A standards.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Security clearance (or eligibility) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate avionics system requirements
• Support architecture design and integration with aircraft systems
• Lead verification and validation activities, including test planning and execution
• Work with certification teams to ensure compliance with FAA and DoD standards
• Collaborate across disciplines including hardware, software, and program management
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to capture evolving needs

Skills

Avionics systems engineering

MBSE concepts

Requirements definition

Test planning & execution

Education

Bachelor’s in aerospace/electrical/systems engineering

Master’s in systems engineering (advantage)

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Sunset Search LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Systems Engineer – Avionics Integration to join a cross-functional team responsible for requirements definition, architecture, verification, and certification support for safety-critical avionics systems.

You'll collaborate with hardware, software, and flight-test teams to ensure compliance with FAA and DoD standards, MBSE-driven design, and robust system integration.