Senior Avionics Systems Engineer — Hybrid, High-Impact

PDS Tech Commercial; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth services

Competitive base salary

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading global aviation organization to hire a Senior Professional, Engineering – Avionics Systems. This role focuses on developing and certifying advanced avionics, integrating flight control, navigation, and displays into certified aircraft ecosystems.

You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, support certification testing and in-service performance, and help ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance across DO-178, DO-254,

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, comms, FMS and onboard maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of DO-178, DO-160, DO-254; ARP4754, ARP4761.
• Strong communication, planning, and teamwork; 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 compliance.
• 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 reports and support airworthiness compliance.

Skills

Avionics systems design

System integration

Certification testing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading global aviation organization to hire a Senior Professional, Engineering – Avionics Systems. This role focuses on developing and certifying advanced avionics, integrating flight control, navigation, and displays into certified aircraft ecosystems.

You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, support certification testing and in-service performance, and help ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance across DO-178, DO-254,