Systems Engineering Manager (Avionics)

All Aviation Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilat Stellar Blu, a subsidiary of Gilat, seeks a hands-on Systems Engineering Manager with deep avionics experience to lead a high-performing team. Translate customer and regulatory needs into system requirements, architectures, and verification plans while defining next-generation airborne connectivity solutions.

The role drives certification readiness, collaborates across hardware and software domains, and delivers end-to-end system design and testing for aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with avionic systems and certification frameworks, such as DO-160 and system-level certification processes.
• Strong understanding of avionics system and software architectures, with the ability to define cohesive hardware/software solutions.
• Experience with Ethernet, ARINC 429, CAN bus, RS-232/422/485, discrete lines/gpios, and related data buses.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering team and provide technical leadership for avionics system integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Define and decompose customer, regulatory, and product requirements into system-level requirements and architectures.
• Support next-generation product development by defining system capabilities and interfaces.
• Lead development of test plans and test cases for customer, system, and component levels.
• Own delivery of system-level solutions, ensuring technical, quality, and program commitments are met.
• Lead resolution of technical challenges during development, integration, and verification activities.
• Support certification and compliance activities, including requirements traceability, verification planning, and documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, program, certification, and customer teams and represent the organization in technical reviews.

Skills

Avionics systems

Certification DO-160

Networking concepts

Ethernet & IP

Lab test tools

CLI/remote access

System decomposition

Lifecycle experience

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum/Signal Generators

Power Supplies

Job description

Job Overview

We are Gilat. Anywhere on the planet and in space, we bring Boundless Communications. At Gilat Satellite Networks, (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) we’re not just shaping the future of satellite communications—we’re transforming how the world connects. From bridging the digital divide to powering in-flight connectivity and delivering combat‑proven advanced SATCOM solutions, we're driving deep‑tech satellite innovation. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Job Overview

We are Gilat. Anywhere on the planet and in space, we bring Boundless Communications. At Gilat Satellite Networks, (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) we’re not just shaping the future of satellite communications—we’re transforming how the world connects. From bridging the digital divide to powering in‑flight connectivity and delivering combat‑proven advanced SATCOM solutions, we're driving deep‑tech satellite innovation. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Gilat Stellar Blu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat, specializes in providing advanced satellite communication solutions for in‑flight connectivity. With a focus on delivering reliable, high‑speed satellite services to the aerospace industry, Gilat Stellar Blu enables seamless, scalable connectivity for commercial and business aviation.

We are looking for a hands‑on Systems Engineering Manager with deep avionics experience who can lead both people and technology. This individual will help define next‑generation airborne connectivity products by translating customer and business needs into system requirements, technical solutions, integration strategies, and verification plans while leading a high‑performing engineering team.

Annual base salary range: $145,000–$160,000 USD

Responsibilities

• Lead the Systems Engineering team and provide technical leadership for avionics systems integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Define and decompose customer, regulatory, and product requirements into system‑level requirements, technical specifications, architectures, and verification strategies.
• Support next‑generation product development by defining system capabilities, interfaces, and technical solutions.
• Lead development of customer, system, and component‑level test plans and test cases.
• Own delivery of system‑level solutions, ensuring technical, quality, and program commitments are met.
• Lead resolution of technical challenges encountered during development, integration, and verification activities.
• Support certification and compliance activities, including requirements traceability, verification planning, test execution, and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, program, certification, and customer teams while representing the organization in technical discussions and customer reviews.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with avionic systems and certification frameworks, such as DO‑160 and system‑level certification processes.
• Strong understanding of avionics system and software architectures, with the ability to define cohesive hardware/software solutions.
• Experience with common avionics and aerospace I/O interfaces, such as Ethernet, ARINC 429, CAN bus, RS‑232/422/485, discrete lines/gpios, and/or related data buses.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including determinism, redundancy, latency, and certification considerations.
• Hands‑on experience with Ethernet, IP, and web‑based networking.
• Comfortable working on remote systems via command line (vi, ssh, scp, curl, wget, etc.).
• Experience with lab test tools such as Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Variable Frequency Power Supplies, etc.
• Proven ability to decompose customer and regulatory requirements into optimized system designs, including block diagrams, technical descriptions, and hardware/software recommendations.
• Experience across the entire system development lifecycle, including design, configuration, testing, debugging, implementation, and configuration management.

Join us as a Systems Engineering Manager (Avionics) to lead innovative projects that elevate aerospace technology!

Work Environment

This role operates in indoor settings, including office and warehouse/airplane hangar environments, requiring the use of standard office equipment and safety gear. Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration may occur.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Gilat Stellar Blu provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. SBS also takes affirmative action as required by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Pay: $145,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person