Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Genova Technologies; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genova Technologies in Cedar Rapids, IA (remote option) seeks a Systems Engineer to lead and support engineering activities across the full program lifecycle. You will develop system requirements, ICDs, and architectures, applying DO-178C/DO-278A to meet safety and certification needs, collaborating with software, hardware, and test teams to ensure traceability and robust V&V.

Qualified candidates have a 4-year STEM degree and 4+ years of systems engineering in aerospace or avionics, with

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Science, Technology, or a similar field.
• 4+ years of Systems Engineering within Aerospace, Defense, or Avionics.
• Hands-on experience with DO-178C and/or DO-278A.
• 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 definition through verification and validation.
• Develop, review, and manage system requirements, ICDs, and system architecture.
• Apply DO-178C/DO-278A to ensure safety and certification for CNS/ATM systems.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to ensure system integrity and traceability.
• Conduct system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and FMEA/FHA.

Skills

DO-178C knowledge

DO-278A knowledge

Requirements management

System-level V&V

Systems engineering

Education

4-year STEM degree

Tools

DOORS/Jama

Job description

Why Genova?

If you're looking for the stability and benefits of a large company in a small 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?

This position can be completed remotely, or work can be performed at our Cedar Rapids, IA office.

• 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?

• 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 (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., DOORS or Jama)
• 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?

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and scaling PTO
• A generous 401k plan
• And more!