Hardware Systems Engineer

Avidyne•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

Avidyne is hiring a Hardware Systems Engineer for its multidisciplinary Hardware Engineering team, which develops, certifies, and supports airborne sensors, displays, and flight management systems. The role guides avionics projects from initial requirements through development, verification, and FAA certification. The engineer defines hardware system features, functions, and interfaces; develops specifications, requirements, and test procedures; and ensures products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. The role includes translating technical standards into system requirements and test plans, leading certification and compliance requirements, and supporting formal software and hardware lifecycle activities under Avidyne processes and applicable DO-178C and DO-254 requirements. The position also covers system safety and reliability analyses, requirements traceability, verification testing and reporting, management of the System Engineering and Verification Document Tree, coordination of design reviews and test planning, and relationship-building with customers, FAA certification authorities, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Systems, Computer, Aerospace, Math, Physics, or another engineering discipline.
At least 3 years of industry experience in systems engineering, requirements development, requirements management, and related tools such as DOORS; alternatively, a master's degree in a related field plus 2 years of similar industry experience.
Knowledge of systems and test engineering principles and requirements development and management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation.
Initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, moving deadlines, evolving requirements, and changing focus.
Ability to identify and resolve complex problems.
Willingness and ability to mentor others.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an ABET-accredited program or other formal training in systems engineering.
Knowledge or experience with aircraft avionics systems.
Knowledge or experience with 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, or 29 aircraft.
Knowledge or experience with commercial avionics standards and processes such as RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254, and AC 23.1209-1E.
Familiarity with FAA TSO, STC, ASTM, and/or TC processes.
Experience with DOORS requirements management software.
Familiarity with DO-160 environmental qualification, including HIRF and lightning.
Pilot's license, flight training, or familiarity with general aviation.

Responsibilities

Define and capture hardware system features, functions, and interfaces, and guide avionics projects through development and certification.
Write hardware specifications, requirements, and test procedures, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
Translate technical standards into system requirements and test plans, and lead the definition and capture of certification and compliance requirements.
Lead development through each phase of the formal software and hardware lifecycle, following Avidyne processes and applicable DO-178C and DO-254 requirements.
Complete System Safety Assessments (SSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and reliability predictions according to FAA guidance and industry or military standards.
Trace system requirements to hardware component requirements and verification test cases to requirements.
Perform verification tests and author and release verification reports.
Manage the System Engineering and Verification Document Tree.
Participate in design reviews, develop test plans and procedures, and coordinate them.
Build and maintain relationships with customers, FAA certification authorities, and other key stakeholders.