Principal Systems Engineer

Overview As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will shape the architecture and integration of advanced civil and military avionics display systems. You will own the technical lifecycle from requirements to hardware-software integration, ensuring safety and reliability for next-generation flight-deck technology. You’ll lead cross-functional workstreams, mentor teammates, and drive certification activities to meet stringent airworthiness standards. This role offers the chance to influence product architecture and contribute to high‑stakes aerospace programs. Compensation / Benefits401(k) matchingpaid holidayspaid time off and sick leavemedical, dental and vision coverageHSA with company contributiontuition reimbursement ResponsibilitiesCapture, develop and maintain system and subsystem requirementsDevelop product architectures for systems, hardware, and software to meet performance and safety requirementsProduce and maintain project artifacts related to planning, requirements, design, validation and verificationHelp manage, write and review ARP4754, DO-254, and DO-178 certification artifactsReview designs (documents, schematics, code, drawings) against upper-level requirementsMaintain configuration management of requirements in a controlled environment using DOORSLead design activities in collaboration with engineering, test, and qualityServe as primary technical contact for discussions with customers and suppliersParticipate in or conduct risk assessments and contingency plansEffectively communicate technical concepts and innovative design ideasParticipate in hardware and software test planning and executionStay current on international airworthiness regulations and new product certification initiativesIdentify and implement process improvements related to product design and development process Key requirements7-10 years of engineering experienceProven experience in full life cycle design of systems for aerospace or other highly regulated industriesUnderstanding of avionics systems architecture with emphasis on aircraft installations and operationsHuman-systems interface design; aircraft digital data buses and protocols; analog and digital interfaces; modern aircraft system architectureExperience in avionics architecture, requirements, hardware or software design, and/or system verificationKnowledge of airworthiness standards and regulations (FARs, ARP 4754, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178)Certification experience to industry processes (STC, TC, TSO)Requirements management, experience with DOORSModel-Based Design experience is a plusExperience with Jira, ADO, or other program management tools is a plusKnowledge of cyber security protocols like DO-326 is a plusEligibility to work in the U.S. / export control considerationsStrong communication of complex technical conceptsMentorship and team leadershipCross-functional collaborationAvionics architectures and installationsARPl754/DO-254/DO-178 knowledge and artifactsFARs and regulatory knowledge