Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Genova Technologies; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and scaling PTO

401k plan

Job summary

Genova Technologies in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Systems Engineer to support navigation and positioning projects. You will migrate an existing tool to LynxOS and add features while complying with DO-278A and DO-178C guidelines. Remote work or in-office in Cedar Rapids is possible.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in aerospace/avionics systems engineering, strong requirements management, and a track record in V&V processes. Collaboration with software, hardware, and test engineers is key to success.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Science/Technology or a similar field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering within Aerospace, Defense, or Avionics.
• Hands-on experience with DO-178C and/or DO-278A for CNS/ATM systems.
• Strong understanding of requirements management tools (DOORS or Jama).
• Experience with system-level V&V processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
• Develop, review, and manage system requirements, ICDs, and system architecture.
• Apply DO-278A processes to ensure safety and integrity for CNS/ATM systems and certification support.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to ensure system integrity and traceability.
• Conduct system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and FMEA/FHA analyses.
• Support customer interactions, technical reviews, and program milestone events.
• Develop and review test plans, procedures, and verification reports.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

DO-178C/DO-278A

V&V processes

Education

4-year degree in Science/Technology or similar field

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Why Genova?

If you're looking for thestability and benefitsof a large company in asmall company atmosphere, Genova is the place for you.

If you're looking to work in a community filled with nice people, Genova is the place for you.

If you're looking for a place that you'll want to stay with until you retire, Genova is the place for you.

Come and enjoy your workday at Genova Technologies! Join our team!

Genova Technologies has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What will you do?

The person in this role will support systems engineering activities for an ongoing Navigation and Positioning project. You will work alongside the software engineering team to migrate an existing tool to a new RTOS (LynxOS) platform, while adding additional features and adhering to DO-278 guidelines. This position can be completed remotely, or work can be performed at our Cedar Rapids, IA office.

This role will:

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle, from requirements definition through verification and validation
• Develop, review, and manage system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and system architecture
• Apply DO-278A processes to ensure safety and integrity assurance for ground-based CNS/ATM systems, in support of certification compliance
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to ensure system integrity and traceability
• Conduct system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses (FMEA/FHA)
• Support customer interactions, technical reviews, and program milestone events
• Develop and review test plans, test procedures, and verification reports.

What do you need?

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• 4-yeardegree inScience, Technology,or a similar field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering within Aerospace, Defense, or Avionics
• Hands-on experience with DO-178C (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems) and/or DO-278A (Software Integrity Assurance Considerations for CNS/ATM Systems)
• Strong understanding of requirements management tools (e.g., DOORSorJama)
• Experience with system-level V&V processes.

Skills we consider a plus include:

• Experience in Navigation, Positioning, and/or Communications (Nav/Pos/Comms) systems
• Knowledge of FAA certification processes and regulatory documentation (TSO, STC, AC).

What do you get?

Genova provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and scaling PTO

A generous 401k plan

And more!