Avionics Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Avionics Engineer to support a high-performing team within the Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) division focused on autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems. The candidate will define, design, integrate, and test complex avionics systems and systems-of-systems in support of U.S. Department of Defense projects. The Avionics Engineer will contribute to integrated hardware/software systems involving avionics functions such as navigation, data fusion, electronic warfare, and tactical communication. This role supports full-lifecycle system engineering using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches, embedded system integration, and test environments. The Avionics Engineer will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to: ● Define and develop avionics systems at the system and subsystem level, including tactical data links, EW, navigation, data fusion, and aircraft-ground communications. ● Lead cross-functional teams and manage subcontractor efforts across large-scale projects. ● Conduct system architecture definition, interface design, requirements development, and physical system synthesis. ● Integrate avionics into aircraft and across platforms (air-to-air, air-to-ground). ● Analyze test data (flight and lab) to assess performance and compliance. ● Develop tools and scripts for data analysis (e.g., using Python). ● Apply safety, security, and robustness standards to all system designs. ● Support field testing, fault isolation, and troubleshooting. ● Contribute to whitepapers, technical proposals, and strategic planning. 1. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications -Avionics Engineer M1. Hands-on experience with Linux and embedded systems M2. Experience developing complex, software-intensive, systems using system engineering processes and methodologies. M3. Experience designing/developing software-based systems that integrate multiple subsystems, and/or integrate multiple software applications and hardware. M4. Experience integrating and troubleshooting systems to determine functional correctness, completeness, and/or effectiveness. M5. Experience developing, integrating, and/or testing unmanned autonomous robotic system capabilities. Desirable Qualifications - Avionics Engineer D1. Active Secret Clearance. D2. Experience processing and analyzing data with tools such as Python or R. D3. Experience with avionic data buses (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS-422, etc.), tactical data links (e.g., Link-16), military radios, and open systems architecture frameworks (e.g., FACE™ and OMS/UCI). D4. Experience using Model-Based System Engineering (SysML) to design systems (e.g., use cases, behavior, interfaces, data models). D5. Additional DoDAF experience is a plus. D6. Experience working in a full-lifecycle agile and/or digital engineering environment. D7. Experience supporting field tests to troubleshoot and solve problems. D8. Experience designing secure and safe system solutions. D9. Experience developing/designing complex, software-intensive, military unmanned air systems (UAS) using system engineering processes and methodologies. D10. Experience developing autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAV). D11. Experience developing autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USV), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), unmanned under systems(UUV). D12. Experience with Modular Open System Approach (MOSA). D13. Knowledge of the operational use models of military UAS. D14. Knowledge of FAA and Military regulations. D15. Experience technically leading multi-disciplined (System Engineers, Software Engineers, Test Engineer) project teams.