Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Genova Technologies • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Genova Technologies has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer supporting an ongoing Navigation and Positioning project. The role supports systems engineering activities throughout the program lifecycle, from requirements definition through verification and validation. The engineer will work alongside the software engineering team to migrate an existing tool to the LynxOS RTOS platform, add features, and follow DO-278 guidelines. The position may be performed remotely or from Genova’s Cedar Rapids, Iowa office.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Science, Technology, or a similar field.
• At least 4 years of Systems Engineering experience in Aerospace, Defense, or Avionics.
• Hands-on experience with DO-178C and/or DO-278A.
• Strong understanding of requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama.
• Experience with system-level verification and validation (V&V) processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Navigation, Positioning, and/or Communications (Nav/Pos/Comms) systems.
• Knowledge of FAA certification processes and regulatory documentation, including TSO, STC, and AC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle, from requirements definition through verification and validation.
• Develop, review, and manage system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and system architecture.
• Apply DO-278A processes to support safety and integrity assurance for ground-based CNS/ATM systems and certification compliance.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to ensure system integrity and traceability.
• Conduct system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses (FMEA/FHA).
• Support customer interactions, technical reviews, and program milestone events.
• Develop and review test plans, test procedures, and verification reports.
• Support migration of an existing tool to the LynxOS RTOS platform and addition of features while adhering to DO-278 guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Scaling PTO
• 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level