Avionics Engineer

AXIUS GROUP LLC•Wichita, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Professional, Engineering - Avionics / Integrated Modular Avionics is responsible for supporting the design, development, integration, validation, and certification of highly integrated avionics control systems and distributed integrated modular architectures. This position works within the Avionics Center of Excellence to evaluate current and emerging flight deck technologies, define architecture requirements, support IMA application development and testing, and provide technical recommendations that enable efficient aircraft systems integration.

Requirements

University degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field required
Minimum of eight years of experience with integrated systems architectures, including Integrated Modular Avionics required
Experience with complex aircraft systems development, integration, validation, verification, and certification required
Experience working with DO-297, AC 20-170, TSO-C153, and TSO-C214 guidelines required
Experience with requirements development, validation, flow down, traceability, technical documentation, and design review support required
Advanced knowledge of Integrated Modular Avionics, highly integrated control systems, distributed systems architectures, and aircraft-level avionics integration
Knowledge of DO-297, AC 20-170, TSO-C153, TSO-C214, safety, development, and certification guidelines applicable to IMA systems
Strong understanding of aerospace communication protocols, including AFDX, ARINC 429, ARINC 664 Part 7, and ARINC 661
Knowledge of requirements development, validation, flow down, traceability, verification, and functional testing standards
Familiarity with networking communication protocols and related software development, including UDP/IP and Ethernet
Strong systems thinking and technical problem-solving within complex aircraft and avionics environments
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with limited formal authority
Sound engineering judgment, accountability, and a positive, solution-focused approach
Strong written communication, technical documentation, and oral presentation skills in English

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of embedded real-time operating systems, critical real-time embedded software, distributed systems, and model-based development tools is preferred
Experience with embedded real-time operating systems, such as VxWorks 653, critical real-time embedded systems, or distributed systems is an asset
Understanding of aircraft systems integration, ground and flight test activities, component qualification, reliability, safety requirements, and FAR Part 25 / CAR 525 certification processes is preferred
Functional French communication skills preferred

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge and technical expertise related to Highly Integrated Control Systems and Distributed Integrated Modular Architectures
Support OEM requirement capture for IMA System Architecture, IMA Platforms, and Hosted Functions
Define roles and responsibilities associated with the IMA System Integrator, IMA Application Provider, and IMA Platform Provider
Apply DO-297 guidelines to support IMA development, safety, and certification plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Use integrated tool chains provided by the platform provider to build and test IMA applications using virtual test benches and hardware-in-the-loop environments
Develop and implement methodologies and procedures to ensure architectures support safety, security, certification, and end-user requirements
Define standards for validation, verification, and functional testing
Collaborate with project leadership to communicate progress, design evolution, risks, issues, and roadblocks
Provide technical direction and recommendations during design reviews covering hardware, software, data network architecture, and development processes
Advise the organization on the impact of new regulations affecting avionics architecture
Interface with advanced design groups, discipline knowledge owners, fellows, suppliers, and engineering stakeholders to support technology alignment and knowledge sharing
Prepare technical documentation and reports capturing analyses, results, recommendations, and next steps
Operate to defined schedule and cost objectives
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and interns