Systems Engineer - Aircraft Recorders

Real Time Consulting, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Time Consulting is seeking a Systems Engineer - Aircraft Recorders to lead design, development, integration, and testing of advanced avionics systems for aerospace platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong background in avionics architecture, systems engineering processes, and regulatory compliance to manage complex programs and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires hands-on experience with embedded systems, real-time software, and hardware/software integration, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• 8+ years in avionics systems engineering or related experience.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and requirements management.
• Experience with embedded systems, real-time software and integration.
• Familiarity with ARP-4754, MIL-STD, ARINC and RTCA standards.
• Experience with system validation, lab testing and flight test support.
• Ability to prepare and review certification documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration and testing of avionics systems for aerospace platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Develop and review certification documentation and compliance artifacts.
• Support flight testing and integration activities across programs.

Skills

avionics systems engineering

requirements management (DOORS)

embedded systems

real-time software

systems integration

regulatory standards ARP-4754/MIL-STD/

flight test support

certification documentation

leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in system engineering / EE / aerospace

Tools

DOORS

Job description

REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)—POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer - Aircraft Recorders

ABOUT THE JOB:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced avionics systems for aerospace platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in avionics architecture, systems engineering processes, and regulatory compliance, with a proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior engineers.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in system engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in avionics systems engineering, or prior relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering lifecycleand requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Experience with embedded systems, real-time software, and hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with ARP-4754, MIL-STD, ARINC, and RTCA standards.
• Experience with system validation, system integration, lab testing, and flight test support.
• Experience preparing and reviewing certification documents.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project leadership skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Accountable and takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Self-motivated and takes initiative to get things done
• Ability to be successful despite ambiguity

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with data recorder products including Flight Data Recorders (FDR), Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Combined Voice & Data Recorders (CVDR).
• Familiar with crash survivability and data recovery standards.
• Familiarity with DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, and ED-112 standards.
• Knowledge of System Safety, Functional Hazard Assessments, and Fault Tree Analysis

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Real Time Consulting (RTC) exists to partner outstanding engineering talent to support our clients’ success. Unsurpassed service is delivered to our clients by upholding responsibility, teamwork and quality. Our primary commitment is to help our clients. Since 1997, RTC has been protecting and enhancing lives with safe, reliable, innovative solutions, providing full life-cycle design, development and testing of EMBEDDED ENGINEERING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS with Program Management and Consulting Services. Our employees average 20+ years of versatile and accomplished expertise to our clients, driving continuous innovation forward. Employee’s innovative and analytical ideas are cultivated while maintaining the big picture vision in a fast-paced, changing environment. Our corporate values are to Uphold Responsibility, Support People, Promote Teamwork and Deliver Quality!

This position may require exposure to software, source code or technology that is subject to US export control laws and regulations (i.e., International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations). To comply with these requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce, as applicable.

RTCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RTCo is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

To qualify for all positions with Real Time Companies, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Please be aware that Real Time Companies does not sponsor employment-based visas. Additionally, certain positions with Real Time Companies that involve work with government entities may have more restrictive employment status requirements, such as U.S. citizenship, based on security clearance requirements or other governmental requirements. Real Time Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.