Senior Avionics Engineer, Autonomous Flight Systems

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) Avionics Engineer role is a full-time research faculty position within the ASL ATTD, focusing on autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems and avionics integration.

The candidate will lead design and integration of military avionics, data links, and sensors, applying safety, security, and performance standards while guiding development across the full lifecycle in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment at GTRI.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux and embedded systems experience.
• Experience leading teams developing software-intensive systems.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of avionics system design and lab resources.
• Lead cross-disciplinary project teams for avionics programs.
• Define interfaces and contribute to system architecture.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security standards.

Skills

Linux

Embedded systems

System engineering

Software integration

Unmanned systems

Python

R

SysML

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

ARINC 429

Ethernet

Job description

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) Avionics Engineer role is a full-time research faculty position within the ASL ATTD, focusing on autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems and avionics integration.

The candidate will lead design and integration of military avionics, data links, and sensors, applying safety, security, and performance standards while guiding development across the full lifecycle in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment at GTRI.