Avionics Engineer

Aery Aviation, LLC•Newport News, VA

40d•$110,000 - $145,000

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 safe integration and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The work must follow applicable 14 CFR requirements, EWIS guidance, MIL standards, and industry best practices. The engineer collaborates with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, external equipment vendors, and customers. The role also supports certification activities, fabrication and installation, troubleshooting and testing, design reviews, configuration control, and continuous improvement. Other duties may be assigned by the Engineering Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field.
Skills in aircraft electrical and avionics system design and analysis.
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.
Skills in 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.
Knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics architectures, systems engineering, and requirements management.
Experience with hardware and software integration.
Knowledge of environmental conditions including vibration, temperature extremes, pressure, and radiation.
Knowledge of aircraft certification and safety practices.
Practical experience with laboratory testing, troubleshooting, prototyping, and hardware validation.
Experience with PCB design and manufacturing.
Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and power analyzers.
Experience preparing technical documentation and engineering reports, participating in design reviews, and supporting failure investigations.
Ability to work with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check; some positions may require drug testing.

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 certification artifacts, compliance documentation, test plans, and engineering reports required 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, development of engineering standards, and implementation of lessons learned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Director.