Senior Avionics Systems Advisor for NASA Flight Ops

Calista Corporation; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Solutions LLC in Edwards, CA seeks a Senior Avionics Systems Consultant to provide independent technical analysis and advisory support for avionics, electrical systems, and complex aircraft integrations for NASA programs.

The role focuses on analytical guidance, risk assessment, and development of integration strategies, working with engineering, maintenance, quality, and flight operations teams; hands-on technician work is performed by maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible avionics and systems integration experience.
• Experience evaluating ILS, TCAS, TACAN and related avionics systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and data.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to meet NASA access, safety and orientation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior advisor on avionics and electrical systems across aircraft, simulators, and integrations.
• Analyze complex failures and test results; document findings and corrective actions.
• Evaluate proposed avionics modifications for feasibility, compatibility, risk, and schedule impact.
• Provide senior technical expertise supporting integration, troubleshooting, testing, and evaluation of ILS, TCAS, TACAN systems.
• Develop integration plans, test strategies, and acceptance criteria with engineers and stakeholders.
• Review engineering work orders, schematics, and configuration data for gaps and risks.
• Advise teams on diagnostic strategy and interpretation of test results.
• Identify trends in NAMIS and reliability data to drive process improvements.

Skills

Avionics integration

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

NAMIS familiarity

Job description

Yulista Solutions LLC in Edwards, CA seeks a Senior Avionics Systems Consultant to provide independent technical analysis and advisory support for avionics, electrical systems, and complex aircraft integrations for NASA programs.

The role focuses on analytical guidance, risk assessment, and development of integration strategies, working with engineering, maintenance, quality, and flight operations teams; hands-on technician work is performed by maintenance staff.