Systems Engineer - Avionics Network Switch

Real Time Consulting, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Time Consulting (RTC) seeks a Systems Engineer specialized in avionics networks to validate the Aircraft Data Network (ADN) solution, design network topology, and oversee integration and verification activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab testing, interface with cross-functional teams, and robust performance validation of Ethernet avionics networks, including time-sensitive networks, ensuring compliance with ARP-4754A lifecycle and DOORS/RQM tool workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Knowledge of ARP-4754A systems development lifecycle.
• Experience with Ethernet networks in avionics, especially time sensitive networks.
• Experience in system verification and lab testing.
• Experience with Agile development processes.
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation requirements management tool.
• Experience with IBM Rational Quality Manager for test planning, test construction, and test artifact management.
• Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and network data analysis test software.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional design teams including Systems, Software, Hardware, and Test.
• Experience with integrated modular avionics.
• 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.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate the Aircraft Data Network (ADN) solution.
• Complete the network design, integration, and verification activities including robustness testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional design teams and perform lab testing to ensure avionics network reliability.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Ethernet Avionics

System Verification

Lab Testing

Agile Methods

Cross-functional Collaboration

Integrated Modular Avionics

Effective Communication

Ownership & Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

DOORS Next Gen

Rational Quality Manager

Oscilloscopes

Signal Generators

Job description

Systems Engineer - Avionics Network Switch

• Phoenix, Arizona

REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)—POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer - Avionics Network Switch

ABOUT THE JOB: We are seeking highly skilled engineers who will be responsible for validating the Aircraft Data Network (ADN) solution and completing the network design, integration, and verification activities including robustness testing.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Knowledge of the ARP-4754A systems development lifecycle
• Experience with Ethernet networks in avionics, especially time sensitive networks
• Experience in system verification and lab testing
• Experience with Agile development processes
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation requirements management tool
• Experience with IBM Rational Quality Manager for test planning, test construction, and test artifact management
• Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and network data analysis test software
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional design teams including Systems, Software, Hardware, and Test
• Experience with integrated modular avionics
• 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
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

PREFERRED 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
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

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.