Senior Avionics Systems Architect

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Principal Avionics Systems Engineer to lead top-level avionics architectures for advanced aerospace platforms. You will oversee system design, integration, verification, and certification across the full lifecycle, guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving key system-level decisions on cockpit displays, flight management, sensors, comms, and autopilot.

Requires a decade of experience in avionics systems engineering, strong requirements management (DOORS/ADO), and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of systems engineering experience in avionics or complex aerospace systems.
• Proven experience in systems integration for avionics or complex aerospace platforms.
• Hands-on requirements management with DOORS and ADO.
• Strong knowledge of ARP4754B, DO-178B/C, DO-254.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of top-level avionics system architectures for aerospace platforms.
• Define interfaces across avionics components for seamless integration.
• Allocate and manage system-level requirements down to subsystems with clear ownership.
• Ensure traceability from mission needs through verification (DOORS/ADO).
• Oversee integration strategies and system testing in labs and aircraft.

Skills

Systems engineering (avionics)

Technical leadership

Requirements management

ARP4754B/DO-178/DO-254 knowledge

Avionics architectures (IMA)

Data buses & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

ADO

Job description

Actalent seeks a Principal Avionics Systems Engineer to lead top-level avionics architectures for advanced aerospace platforms. You will oversee system design, integration, verification, and certification across the full lifecycle, guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving key system-level decisions on cockpit displays, flight management, sensors, comms, and autopilot.

Requires a decade of experience in avionics systems engineering, strong requirements management (DOORS/ADO), and knowledge of