Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer

Avidyne•Melbourne, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on the integration of avionics systems with the airframe, bridging the gap between engineering design and real-world application. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring Avidyne's certified avionics products integrate seamlessly into various aircraft platforms, configurations, and regulatory environments. This involves working with wiring diagrams, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and diagnosing installation issues on the aircraft ramp. The position requires a strong understanding of avionics certification and aircraft-level integration, with documentation serving as a foundation for certification submissions and customer installations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in avionics installation, systems integration, aircraft electrical systems, or a directly related role, OR a master's degree plus 3 years or similar experience.
Demonstrated ability to read, generate, and troubleshoot from aircraft wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation drawings.
Hands-on experience working on or around aircraft during installation, inspection, or testing activities.
Familiarity with FAA certification frameworks: STC, TSO, FAR Part 23/25, and AC 43.13.
Working knowledge of avionics data buses: ARINC 429, RS-232, CAN, and Ethernet.
Technical writing skills sufficient to produce installation documentation that DERs and ACOs can approve.
Ability to work across engineering, field service, and customer teams and communicate clearly and effectively with all of them.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate.
Experience with Avidyne product lines or comparable GA avionics platforms (Garmin, Honeywell, or similar) in an OEM, MRO, or avionics shop environment.
Experience supporting STC or field approval processes with direct DER and ACO coordination.
Private Pilot Certificate or meaningful flight experience.
Experience with RTCA DO-160G environmental qualification testing.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Installation Manuals, wiring diagrams, ICDs, and system installation drawings for Avidyne product lines.
Define aircraft-level integration requirements, including power budgets, wiring harness specifications, antenna placement and coaxial routing, connector pinouts, and data bus interfaces (ARINC 429, RS-232, CAN, Ethernet).
Generate substantiation data and wiring compliance documentation for STC and field approval processes, coordinating directly with DERs and ACOs.
Work across avionics, airframe, and propulsion system boundaries.
Evaluate installation configurations for FAR Part 23/25 and AC 43.13 compliance; analyze ELA data and advise on circuit protection, bus architecture, and power quality.
Participate in flight test activities to validate integrated system performance, including data capture, anomaly documentation, and corrective action follow-through.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure designs are installable and certifiable, and contribute to relevant documentation.