Systems Engineer - Aircraft Recorders

Real Time Consulting, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Time Consulting (RTC) in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and testing of avionics recorders. You will drive architecture decisions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Experience with ARP-4754, MIL-STD, ARINC, and RTCA standards, plus embedded real-time software, is required. Strong communication and ownership are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in system engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in avionics systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Experience with embedded systems, real-time software, and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems for aerospace platforms.
• Define and manage system architecture, interfaces, and requirements.
• Coordinate verification and validation activities including lab testing and flight test support.
• Prepare and review certification documents and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Avionics systems

Systems engineering

Project leadership

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelors in System Engineering

Masters in System Engineering

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.