Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Genova Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Remote work option

Job summary

Genova Technologies in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Systems Engineer to support a Navigation and Positioning project. You will lead requirements, DO-278A processes, and collaborate across software, hardware, and test teams to ensure system integrity and traceability.

This role can be completed remotely, or at our Cedar Rapids office. The ideal candidate will have 4-year degree in Science/Technology, 4+ years in Systems Engineering for Aerospace/Avionics, and hands-on DO-178C/DO-278A experience with

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Science, Technology, or a similar field.
• 4+ years of Systems Engineering experience in Aerospace/Defense/Avionics.
• Hands-on DO-178C and/or DO-278A experience and DOORS/Jama familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering across the full program lifecycle.
• Develop and manage requirements, ICDs, and system architecture.
• Apply DO-278A to ensure safety for CNS/ATM systems and certification compliance.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers for traceability.
• Conduct system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and FMEA/FHA.
• Support customer interactions and program milestones; develop test plans.

Skills

DO-178C

DO-278A

DOORS/Jama

System-level V&V

Education

4-year degree in Science/Tech or similar

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!