Senior Avionics Architect – Systems Integration

Airbus; Grand Prairie, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. seeks a senior Avionics Engineering Architect III to lead and own core avionics architectures for its helicopter platforms, including H125 to H160.

You will drive system integration decisions, airworthiness alignment, and certification activities from concept through FAA processes. The role demands deep expertise in avionics systems, MBSE tools, and DO-standards, with travel up to 10% and on-site work in Grand Prairie, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of proven experience in aircraft systems design, development, integration and certification.
• Avionics architecture and integration.
• System Engineering (ARP 4761 and ARP 4754).
• Airworthiness knowledge and rules.
• Simulation experience.
• Flight safety objectives and analyses.
• Familiarity with DO-297, DO-178 and DO-160.

Responsibilities

• Define System/Integration architectures to meet engineering requirements and airworthiness standards.
• Design, integrate, and approve defined solutions; validate with simulations and tests.
• Coordinate with test centers to define test intentions and verify results.
• Develop installation instructions, configuration settings, and related technical publications.
• Support certification packages and liaise with suppliers, planning, and quality teams.

Skills

Avionics architecture

System integration

AR P 4761/4754

Simulation

Education

BSEE

Masters preferred

Tools

MBSE Cameo Systems

AutoCAD

Job description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. seeks a senior Avionics Engineering Architect III to lead and own core avionics architectures for its helicopter platforms, including H125 to H160.

You will drive system integration decisions, airworthiness alignment, and certification activities from concept through FAA processes. The role demands deep expertise in avionics systems, MBSE tools, and DO-standards, with travel up to 10% and on-site work in Grand Prairie, TX.