Avionics Engineer

Aery Aviation•Newport News, VA

About The Position

The Avionics Engineer designs, analyzes, integrates, and documents avionics systems for aircraft modification, installation, repair, and certification programs. The role develops system architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, installation data, and supporting engineering documentation to ensure systems are safely integrated and meet regulatory and customer requirements. The engineer works closely with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, customers, and equipment vendors. Work must comply with applicable regulations and standards, including 14 CFR requirements, EWIS guidance, applicable MIL standards, and industry best practices. The role also supports certification, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, testing, aircraft modification activities, engineering reviews, configuration control, and continuous improvement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, consistent with applicable laws and company policies. Some positions may require drug testing. Aery Aviation describes its work as inventive, customer-focused project work and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field.
Technical skills in design and analysis of aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
Knowledge of power distribution, power conversion, batteries, and energy storage.
Knowledge of avionics, navigation, communication, radar, and flight-control systems.
Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
Knowledge of circuit simulation and modeling.
Knowledge of electrical wiring and cable-system design.
Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI).
Knowledge of control systems and automation.
Knowledge of reliability, fault analysis, and safety-critical system design.
Aviation and aerospace knowledge, including aircraft systems and avionics architectures.
Knowledge of systems engineering and requirements management.
Knowledge of hardware and software integration.
Knowledge of environmental conditions such as vibration, temperature extremes, pressure, and radiation.
Knowledge of aircraft certification and safety practices.
Practical experience with laboratory testing and troubleshooting, prototyping, and hardware validation.
Experience with PCB design and manufacturing.
Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and power analyzers.
Ability to prepare technical documentation and engineering reports and contribute to design reviews and failure investigations.
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience supporting aircraft modification, avionics integration, or aerospace electrical system design.
Experience supporting FAA certification activities, including STC programs, compliance documentation, test plans, test reports, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
Familiarity with EWIS requirements and aircraft wiring installation best practices.
Experience performing electrical load analyses and supporting EMI/EMC, bonding, grounding, and system safety evaluations.
Experience developing engineering reports, installation instructions, test procedures, manuals, and certification support documents.
Familiarity with AS9100, aerospace quality systems, configuration control, and engineering release processes.
Experience with aircraft production, modification, installation, ground testing, or flight test support.
Familiarity with SolidWorks, 3D CAD data, or mechanical/electrical integration workflows.
Experience working directly with customers, DERs, FAA representatives, OEMs, or equipment vendors.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and document aircraft avionics systems for modification, repair, and certification programs.
Develop avionics schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, installation drawings, and related engineering documentation.
Perform avionics load analyses and evaluate power distribution, circuit protection, grounding, bonding, and system integration requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and industry best practices, including 14 CFR requirements and EWIS guidance.
Integrate avionics, mission systems, communications equipment, sensors, antennas, and other aircraft systems.
Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, vendors, and customers on system integration and program execution.
Support development of certification artifacts, compliance documentation, test plans, and engineering reports for regulatory approval.
Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and aircraft modification activities.
Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical recommendations on system architecture, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Maintain engineering data under configuration control and ensure work products comply with company standards and procedures.
Support continuous improvement, engineering standards development, and implementation of lessons learned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Director.