Senior Avionics Engineer – Defense Systems Expert

Credence

Kentucky

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence is seeking an Avionics Engineer (senior to staff) to support the B-2 Division at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will modernize, test, produce, field, and sustain avionics for a high-demand legacy fleet, ensuring security, interoperability, and mission readiness.

Responsibilities include integration engineering for CNS/ATM, data links, and display systems, plus requirements development, certification support, and cross‑team collaboration with structures, EMI, reliability, and safety.

Qualifications

ABET accredited master’s degree in a related field; DoD experience preferred.
ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in a related field; five+ years DoD experience ideal.
Top-Secret clearance is required for this role.

Responsibilities

Serve as Avionics Integration Engineer with emphasis on tactical data link systems and display systems.
Support CNS/ATM requirements, testing, certification, and compliance matrices.
Assist in requirements definition, design, integration, testing, and transition to operations; use DOORS-like tool.
Coordinate with multiple government organizations, prime contractor, and subs to ensure interoperability and security.
Develop platform software requirements including mission planning and information management.