FMS Systems Engineers

Sapsol Technologies • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Next Generation Flight Management System (NGFMS) Systems Engineer – Commercial Avionics Job Summary The NGFMS Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, investigation, and certification of Next Generation Flight Management Systems (NGFMS) for commercial aircraft . This role requires a minimum of 5 years of Flight Management Systems experience , hands‑on work in integrated avionics lab environments , and strong familiarity with civil aviation standards and regulations . The engineer will play a key role in system issue investigation, validation of fixes, and ensuring compliance with commercial certification requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Flight Management Systems in a commercial aviation environment
• NGFMS experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience working in integrated avionics lab environments for issue investigation and testing
• Familiarity with civil aviation standards, regulations, and certification processes
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical documentation skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• This position is limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only , due to access to regulated technical data
• Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR‑controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations

Nice To Haves

• Experience on FAR/CS‑25 (Part 25) transport aircraft programs
• Participation in FAA and/or EASA certification programs
• Exposure to airline operational use cases and flight simulator environments
• Scripting or analysis experience (Python, MATLAB) to support testing and investigations

Responsibilities

• FMS & NGFMS Development
• Support requirements definition, analysis, and validation for Flight Management Systems , with NGFMS experience preferred
• Contribute to development and enhancement of:
• Lateral and vertical flight planning
• Performance‑Based Navigation (RNAV, RNP)
• Trajectory management and optimization functions
• Analyze FMS behavior, system interactions, and operational impacts of design changes
• Integrated Lab & Test Environment Support
• Work extensively in integrated avionics lab environments (SIL, HIL, Iron Bird, or equivalent)
• Investigate and troubleshoot system‑level issues involving FMS, navigation sensors, autoflight systems, and cockpit displays
• Perform root‑cause analysis, defect reproduction, and verification of corrective fixes
• Support integration, regression, and qualification testing
• Requirements, Verification & Validation
• Develop and manage system requirements with traceability to aircraft‑level and regulatory requirements
• Support verification and validation activities in lab, simulator, and aircraft environments
• Ensure compliance with approved development, verification, and configuration management processes
• Standards, Safety & Certification
• Apply knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to system development and testing
• Support safety and certification activities in accordance with:
• ARP4754A/B and ARP4761
• DO‑178C (software considerations)
• DO‑229, DO‑260, DO‑200 series (as applicable)
• FAA and EASA navigation and operational guidance
• Support certification reviews, audits, and issue resolution
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with software, hardware, safety, flight test, and human factors teams
• Support technical reviews, issue resolution boards, and certification activities
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees