MDA Edge · 5 months ago
Avionics Engineer (Subject-Matter-Expert)
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $189K/yr
20+ years expMDA Edge is a company specializing in avionics engineering, and they are seeking an Avionics Engineer to serve as the technical authority for integrating airborne nodes. The role involves leading avionics integration, ensuring airworthiness, and mentoring engineers while engaging with stakeholders.
Human Resources
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define avionics integration schemes that combine COTS VPX hardware with platform data buses (MIL‐STD‐1553, ARINC‐429/664, Ethernet TSN) and mission computers
Develop interface-control documents (ICDs), signal-flow diagrams, and timing budgets; ensure alignment with OMS/UCI messages and cross-domain guard rules
Lead authoring of AF Form 1067s, E-series flight-clearance packages, and safety-of-flight analyses
Oversee creation and compliance of DO‐254 (hardware) and DO‐178C (software) artifacts when required
Capture avionics models in SysML/CAMEO and link to requirements, verification methods, and hardware trees
Drive configuration-control boards, incorporate red-line changes, and maintain synchronization of models and documents
Specify and validate wiring harnesses, signal conditioning, and power interfaces in integration system-in-the-loop (SIL) labs
Troubleshoot EMI/EMC, timing, and protocol issues; guide corrective actions through to flight-test readiness
Draft test cards, telemetry requirements, and Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT)
Serve as on-board or ground avionics lead during developmental and operational flights; analyze real-time data and coordinate anomaly resolution
Advise government leads, platform SPOs, and OEM avionics teams; present technical status to senior audiences
Mentor mid-level engineers and instill open-architecture and DevSecOps best practices in classified environments
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical, Avionics, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering (M.S. preferred)
20+ years of avionics design/integration experience on military fixed- or rotary-wing platforms, including hands-on flight-test and fielding
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Expert knowledge of MIL‐STD‐1553, ARINC‐429/664, Ethernet (TSN/AFDX), VPX architectures, and timing/synchronization
Demonstrated success integrating Type‐1 crypto, SATCOM/RF subsystems, and open mission systems (OMS/UCI, FACE, SOSA)
Proven experience generating airworthiness artifacts and guiding systems through developmental and operational test
Proficiency with avionics E‐CAD and MBSE tools (CAMEO/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Altium/OrCAD)
Preferred
Experience with ABMS, CJADC2, or airborne C4ISR networking programs
Deep familiarity with DO‐254/DO‐178C compliance, RCC 324/125‐15, and MIL‐STD‐461 EMI/EMC
INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, Designated Engineering Representative (DER), or USAF Test Pilot School academic credentials
Integrating software-defined radios, content routing, or SDN architectures into legacy aircraft environments
Agile/SAFe certification and exposure to DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Rancher)
Company
MDA Edge
At MDA Edge, we help our clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions—ensuring they remain at the forefront in today’s fast-evolving world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase