Avionics Embedded Hardware Systems Engineer

Cyient•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Under direct supervision, works on the architecture and applies knowledge of coding electronic microcontrollers or components to ensure products work to specification. Assists with coding, testing, and debugging software, or enhancing existing software, and writes programs according to specifications from higher-level staff or the technical team. The role has a systems engineering focus with an emphasis on hardware, avionics integration, system and hardware testing, certification, and customer coordination. It includes work related to avionics functions such as navigation and airborne surveillance, including TCAS, transponders, ADS-B, DME, and UAT.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of RF design and software integration.
Experience leading teams and strong organizational skills.
Exposure to DO-254.
Experience with DO-178C and DO-160G EMI requirements.
Experience developing software requirements.
Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly.
Experience working in DAL A software development.
Experience with code reviews, software development tools, version control systems, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.
Understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles.
Experience with avionics application areas, including navigation and airborne surveillance functions such as TCAS, transponder, ADS-B, DME, and UAT.
Ability to manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Experience preparing planning documentation and certification documentation.
Experience with systems documentation development and systems testing.
Experience with system test or hardware test, test equipment, and laboratory work.
Understanding of certification processes, requirements, planning documents, verification testing, and customer coordination and compliance processes.
Leadership skills, self-motivation, and a continuous learning mindset.
Experience with audits and troubleshooting.
Electronics knowledge and experience working with ISC, quality, and shipping and receiving.
Experience interfacing with customers and the FAA; understanding of safety and aircraft interfaces and installation.
Familiarity with SSA, FHA, SRTM, other systems documents, TSO deviations, frequency approval efforts, and MOPS.
Experience with engineering tools such as Montpa and X-Scribe, Jira, and Bitbucket; understanding of build processes and compiler settings.
Experience maintaining lab hardware and software builds, managing configurations, and checking test-equipment calibration dates.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with defense customers.
Flight-test experience.
Formation positioning system experience.

Responsibilities

Work on the architecture of electronic microcontrollers or components and help ensure products meet specifications.
Assist with coding, testing, debugging, and enhancing software; write programs to specifications from higher-level staff or the technical team.
Develop software requirements and support software development, code reviews, and integration.
Prepare planning documentation and certification documentation.
Develop systems documentation and perform systems testing, verification testing, and hardware testing.
Support system integration, troubleshooting, and certification activities, including customer and FAA interfaces.
Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with customers and support compliance with customer processes.
Support flight-test activities, including interpreting aircraft wiring diagrams and inputs from different systems to determine aircraft capabilities and test modifications.
Maintain laboratory hardware and builds, verify configurations, and check calibration dates on test equipment.
Work with ISC, quality, and shipping and receiving teams.
Support audits and continuous learning.
Lead teams and support the development of other tools and team members.