Senior Avionics Engineer

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Avionics Engineer Senior providing advanced engineering solutions in military electrical systems. Collaborating on technical standards, systems engineering processes, and hardware development for complex defense projects.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeWarner Robins • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering processes, including planning, analysis, design, and integration of complex systems. Proficient in translating customer requirements into technical specifications and developing standards for hardware and software development.

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Systems Engineering ProcessesTechnical Requirements DevelopmentHardware Development and IntegrationDoD ISR/SOF ExperienceTS/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringHardware DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementVerification and ValidationRisk AnalysisCost AnalysisTechnical DocumentationIntegration TestingAirworthiness Certification Criteria

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTechnical GuidanceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Technical Interchange MeetingsPreliminary Design ReviewsCritical Design ReviewsPhysical Configuration AuditsFunctional Configuration Audits

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in EngineeringDoctorate Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

DoDUSGISRSOFAirworthiness

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advice and assistance with systems engineering processes, including planning, analysis, design, configuration management, development, integration, verification and validation, and cost and risk.
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Work with the design, development, and test teams in support of advanced software/hardware efforts.
Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems.
Perform in all phases of hardware development, integration/implementation, and analysis.
Participate in hardware evaluations.
Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed.
Develop technical requirements based on operational scenarios, across all phases of system development (including concept exploration, design, integration, test, and fielding) for highly complex systems/subsystems including the generation of Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or the modification of such criteria in the Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC).
Participate in events such as, but not limited to, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), First Article Tests (FATs), and Configuration Change Boards for Airworthiness (CCB/AW).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
OR, bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
Must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with a major in engineering from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program(s) for the degree requirements of the position (e.g., electrical, mechanical, aerospace).
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Wages*
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Spot Awards for Exemplary Individual Performance
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
And many more!