Systems Engineer (Flight Management Systems)

CMC Electronics; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match Program

BCBS Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision,Life

PTO Plan

Job summary

CMC Electronics, based in Reston, VA, seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead design and development of Flight Management Systems and avionics integrations for commercial and military customers. The role requires deep knowledge of real-time embedded avionics and collaboration across hardware and software teams.

You will participate in system verification, work with standards such as DO-178 and ARINC specifications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in electrical, aerospace, or computer engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in development, validation and/or verification of avionics systems (FMS, sensors, displays, autopilot).
• Experience in real-time embedded systems, hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and derive solutions that meet them.
• Interface with design teams and customer reps to assess impacts and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure validation and verification of principles; translate into hardware/software designs.
• Contribute to all phases of system development life cycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment).
• Produce or review system level specifications and technical manuals.
• Plan and participate in avionics systems verification testing and integration.

Skills

Real-time embedded systems

Flight management systems (FMS)

C and C++ development

Avionics systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master in electrical, aerospace or computer engineering

Tools

Flight simulators

Emulators

Logic analyzers

Test equipment

Rhapsody (IBM)

Simulink

SCADE

Job description

CMC Electronics has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.

Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; Chicago, Illinois and our newest site in Reston, Virginia. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

This is an onsite position in our Reston, VA office location. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Why join our team?

Working within the navigation systems design group, you will be responsible for conducting and/or directing systems engineering activities related to the design and development of Flight Management Systems.

The systems engineer will participate in all aspects concerning the design of and development of avionics functions and aircraft modernization projects. The engineer is expected to become very familiar with existing CMC product functions, hardware, algorithms, system architecture, industry standards, industry and customer needs, and contribute to product success.

As an FMS Senior Systems Engineer, your key responsibilities include

• Review and evaluate customer requests and develop technical responses and derive a solution that meets customer requirements.
• Interface with other system designers (team members and contractors) and customer representatives to assess the impact of proposed concepts and recommend solutions to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements.
• Understand the problems related to the design of avionic systems, ensure the synthesis and design of a functional system.
• Follow up with hardware and software development teams.
• Ensure the validation and verification of the principles and then translate the functional design into solutions for hardware and software development.
• Contribute to all phases of the system development life cycle (requirements analysis and monitoring, design, development, testing and deployment).
• Produce or review system level specifications.
• Produce or review technical manuals.
• Plan, set-up and participate in avionics systems verification testing: E.g.: Flight Management System integration with other avionics systems (i.e. IRS, GPS, Autopilot, EFIS, Navigation radios, Datalink & Communications Systems, Surveillance Systems, ...).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for processes and products.
• Learn various industry standards and incorporate them into product design.
• As Subject Matter Expert support CMC Airworthiness team in communications with Transport Canada for product CAN-TSO Design Approval.
• May be required to travel occasionally.

How To Excel In This Role (job Requirements)

• Bachelor or Master degree in electrical, aerospace, or computer engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in the development, validation and/or verification of commercial/military avionics systems (FMS, Sensors, Displays, Autopilot, MCDU, ...).
• Experience developing real-time embedded systems, including hardware/software integration.
• Experience in the use of flight simulators, emulators, logic analyzers, and test equipment.
• Knowledge of civil/military avionics standards and practices: DO-178 (or equivalent), MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429.
• Knowledge of the main functions of an FMS (ARINC 702A standard), RNP and FANS Datalink concepts.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (FAA AC20-138, FAA TSO-C115, RTCA DO-236/283, EASA CS-ACNS).

What Sets You Apart (preferred Qualifications)

• Familiar with C and C++ development languages.
• Experience in displays, guidance systems, navigation systems, aircraft simulation systems or other related avionics systems.
• Knowledge of model-based development tools: Rhapsody (IBM), Simulink, SCADE.
• Knowledge of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) standards (RTCA DO-297, ARINC 653, ARINC 661, ARINC664, TSO-C153a, TSO-C214).
• Knowledge of military radio functions.
• Aircraft pilot experience.
• Prior FMS systems design / development experience and a broad knowledge of FMS functions.

What We Offer

• Fast paced environment with significant autonomy.
• Start up work environment in a well-established organization.
• 401K Match Program.
• BCBS Medical, HSA with Company contribution, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefit, and education reimbursement.
• PTO Plan.

At CMC, we pride ourselves on delivering a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and providing eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: Level III: $100,000 - $135,000, Level IV: $125,000 - $170,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMC Electronics is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. CMC Electronics is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law ('Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor').