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Canyon AeroConnect · 3 months ago

Staff Systems Engineer V

Prescott, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Canyon AeroConnect is an operating unit of TransDigm Group located in Prescott, Arizona, recognized for its leading role in avionic-standard aircraft communications and navigation systems. The Staff Systems Engineer will advance the architecture and integration of embedded airborne tactical radio systems while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring adherence to aerospace standards.

Air TransportationOptical Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior deputy design authority for all embedded airborne radio systems, ensuring alignment with technology goals and regulatory requirements (DO-178, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754, ARP4761, etc.)

Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for software defined digital radio architectures, audio signal processing, and embedded real-time control systems

Approve and govern system and software architectures, design patterns, and technology selections across all product lines

Together with engineering leadership, spearhead the company’s technical roadmap for tactical SDRs, ensuring scalability and future readiness

Define and enforce engineering standards, design guidelines, and development best practices for safety-critical embedded systems

Lead critical design reviews, technical audits, and root cause analyses for complex issues

Champion model-based system design, modular architecture, and rigorous verification and validation practices, with INCOSE standards as the backbone

Support the Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer as a teacher, coach, and mentor to multi-disciplinary engineering teams (hardware, firmware, software, systems, test)

Build and nurture a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Develop training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives to elevate team expertise in avionics radio systems

Provide high-level technical guidance to engineering leadership, manufacturing, quality assurance, and certification entities within the business unit

Interface with customers, suppliers, and certification authorities as the recognized technical authority for radio systems

Support bid and proposal efforts by defining system concepts, risks, and development estimates

Qualification

Embedded systemsRadio hardware designEmbedded softwareCertification processesAerospace avionicsTechnical leadershipContinuous improvementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

15+ years of experience in aerospace avionics product development, with strong emphasis on embedded systems and real-time radio and audio signal processing

Demonstrated expertise in: Radio hardware design (analog/digital RF circuits, codecs, DSPs, FPGAs, microcontrollers)

Embedded software and firmware (real-time operating systems, safety-critical development standards)

Certification processes (DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754/4761)

Proven track record as a senior technical leader on complex aerospace programs

Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills