CMC Electronics · 1 day ago
Systems Engineer (FMS)
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expCMC Electronics has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in aviation electronics. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to conduct and direct systems engineering activities related to the design and development of Flight Management Systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
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Hiring Manager
Sarah Wallis, PHR
Responsibilities
Review and evaluate customer requests and develop technical responses and derive a solution that meets customer requirements
Interface with other system designers (team members and contractors) and customer representatives to assess the impact of proposed concepts and recommend solutions to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements
Understand the problems related to the design of avionic systems, ensure the synthesis and design afunctional system
Follow up with hardware and software development teams
Ensure the validation and verification of the principles and then translate the functional design into solutions for hardware and software development
Contribute to all phases of the system development life cycle (requirements analysis and monitoring, design, development, testing and deployment)
Produce or review system level specifications
Produce or review technical manuals
Plan, set-up and participate in avionics systems verification testing. E.g.: Flight Management System integration with other avionics systems (i.e. IRS, GPS, Autopilot, EFIS, Navigation radios, Datalink & Communications Systems, Surveillance Systems, ...)
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for processes and products
Learn various industry standards and incorporate them into product design
As Subject Matter Expert support CMC Airworthiness team in communications with Transport Canada for product CAN-TSO Design Approval
May be required to travel occasionally
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Masters degree in electrical, aerospace, or computer engineering
Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in the development, validation and/or verification of commercial/military avionics systems (FMS, Sensors, Displays, Autopilot, MCDU, ...)
Experience developing real-time embedded systems, including hardware/software integration
Experience in the use of flight simulators, emulators, logic analyzers, and test equipment
Knowledge of civil/military avionics standards and practices: DO-178 (or equivalent), MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429
Knowledge of the main functions of an FMS (ARINC 702A standard), RNP and FANS Datalink concepts
Knowledge of relevant regulations (FAA AC20-138, FAA TSO-C115, RTCA DO-236/283, EASA CS-ACNS)
Preferred
Familiar with C and C++ development languages
Experience in displays, guidance systems, navigation systems, aircraft simulation systems or other related avionics systems
Knowledge of model-based development tools: Rhapsody (IBM), Simulink, SCADE
Knowledge of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) standards (RTCA DO-297, ARINC 653, ARINC 661, ARINC664, TSO-C153a, TSO-C214)
(FMS) Knowledge of military radio functions
Aircraft pilot experience
Prior FMS systems design / development experience and a broad knowledge of FMS functions
Benefits
401K Match Program
BCBS Medical, HSA with Company contribution, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Generous PTO Plan
Company
CMC Electronics
CMC Electronics has achieved an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design and manufacture of advanced avionics, display solutions and high-performance optoelectronics for military and commercial aviation markets.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-02-01Acquired
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