Systems Engineer – Aviation Voice Systems

Jobot; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and delivery of mission-critical aviation voice and communications systems in Columbia, MD. The role requires strong systems engineering with hardware and software requirements management.

You will work closely with internal teams, customers, and partners on requirements development, testing, troubleshooting, and acceptance activities in a hybrid on-site setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in test-related engineering with hands-on hardware testing.
• Experience with requirements development, management, and system-level testing.
• Familiarity with ATM, radio control equipment, VoIP, and advanced networking.
• Experience with telecom systems (VoIP, T1, ISDN, POTS, TDM).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop clear system specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage system engineering documentation for system, hardware, and software requirements.
• Manage requirements configuration, traceability, versioning, and change control.
• Maintain Verification Requirements Traceability Matrices (VRTMs) and traceability.
• Perform system requirements decomposition and lifecycle management.
• Support system testing and develop verification strategies from requirements and use-cases.
• Review test plans, procedures, and scripts for coverage and compliance.
• Support defect investigation, disposition, and prioritization.
• Participate in customer acceptance testing and FAT.
• Interface with customers and partners on requirements and testing matters.
• Communicate status and engineering needs to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Test engineering

Systems engineering

VOIP systems

ATM familiarity

Telecom networking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/EE

Tools

JIRA

JAMA

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Job details

Engineers who have experience with telecommunications, networking, VoIP, Air Traffic Management, or other mission‑critical communication systems & local to the DMV NEED TO APPLY asap!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Merwan Zattam

Salary: $160,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us

An established engineering organization supporting mission‑critical communications systems is seeking a System Test Engineer to join its Test & Integration team.

This position focuses on system-level testing of complex hardware and software solutions supporting highly available communications environments. The engineer will participate in informal testing, customer acceptance testing, and integration activities while working closely with engineering teams and end users.

The role is hybrid but requires candidates to spend significant time onsite during Formal Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities with customers.

Why join us

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people‑first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long‑term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission‑critical initiatives in a supportive and forward‑thinking workplace.

Job Details

Systems Engineer – Aviation Voice Systems

Location: Columbia, MD

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and delivery of mission‑critical aviation voice and communications systems. This position requires a strong background in systems engineering, including system, hardware, and software requirements development and management. The ideal candidate will have experience working with mission‑critical systems, Air Traffic Management (ATM) environments, network infrastructure, telecommunications, and/or radio‑telephone communication systems. This is a highly collaborative and customer‑facing engineering position that will work closely with internal engineering teams, customers, and external partners on requirements development, system testing, technical troubleshooting, and customer acceptance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage system engineering documentation covering system, hardware, and software requirements.
• Manage requirements configuration, traceability, versioning, and change control.
• Maintain and update Verification Requirements Traceability Matrices (VRTMs) and associated requirements traceability.
• Perform system requirements decomposition and requirements management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support system testing and develop verification strategies based on customer requirements, product requirements, hardware/software requirements, and use‑case scenarios.
• Review test plans, procedures, and scripts to ensure requirements compliance and appropriate test coverage.
• Support the investigation, disposition, and prioritization of defects and unexpected anomalies identified during testing.
• Participate in customer acceptance testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Interface directly with customers and partners to discuss system‑level requirements, site‑specific requirements, testing, and other technical matters.
• Communicate technical issues, project status, and engineering requirements to Engineering Management, Systems Engineering teams, and customer stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of test‑related engineering experience, including hands‑on hardware testing.
• Experience with systems engineering, requirements development, requirements management, or system‑level testing.
• Familiarity with Air Traffic Management (ATM), radio control equipment, VoIP systems, and/or advanced networking.
• Experience working with telecommunications systems and technologies such as VoIP, T1, ISDN, POTS, and TDM.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to develop clear and concise system specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical customers and engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission‑critical communications or Air Traffic Management systems.
• Familiarity with industry and aviation standards including:
• ED-137
• MIL-STD-461G
• FCC 47 Part B
• FAA-G-2100H
• FAA NextGen
• DO-278A
• Experience with defect and issue‑tracking systems such as JIRA.
• Experience with requirements management platforms such as JAMA.
• Strong understanding of system and software testing methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum software development environments.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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