Systems Engineer – Aviation Voice Systems

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and delivery of mission-critical aviation voice and communications systems in Columbia, MD. This role emphasizes collaboration with customers and internal teams to define requirements and verify system performance.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate five-plus years of hands-on test and systems engineering experience, strong documentation skills, and familiarity with ATM environments, VoIP, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of test-related engineering experience.
• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Test engineering

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Requirements management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/EE or related field

Tools

JIRA

JAMA

Job description

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.

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.

Salary

$160,000 - $190,000 per year

EEO Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.