Senior Avionics Systems Engineer – Hybrid Flight Certification

PDS Tech Commercial; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation organization to hire a Senior Professional, Engineering – Avionics Systems. You will shape the next generation of aircraft avionics, ensuring integrated, certified, and reliable systems across flight control, navigation, displays, and data management.

You will influence airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and real-world performance, bridging design, certification, production, and field support in a high-impact, technical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong experience in avionics systems design, integration, testing, and certification.
• Working knowledge of civil aviation regulations (FAR Part 25 or equivalent).
• Familiarity with certification authorities (Transport Canada, FAA, EASA).
• Experience with avionics systems such as Autoflight, Navigation/Communication, FMS, and maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of industry certification and safety standards: DO-178, DO-160, DO-254; ARP4754, ARP4761.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support integration of avionics systems including autoflight, communications, navigation, and displays.
• Define, manage, and validate system requirements for safety, certification, and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless aircraft integration.
• Participate in certification testing, inspections, audits, and compliance demonstrations.
• Review and approve certification compliance reports per approved plans.
• Support airworthiness compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Provide technical support to Final Assembly Line and in-service troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement of avionics tools, processes, and workflows.

Skills

Avionics systems design

Integration

Certification

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Software/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation organization to hire a Senior Professional, Engineering – Avionics Systems. You will shape the next generation of aircraft avionics, ensuring integrated, certified, and reliable systems across flight control, navigation, displays, and data management.

You will influence airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and real-world performance, bridging design, certification, production, and field support in a high-impact, technical environment.