Avionics systems engineer job description

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we're building a launch system we are truly proud of - no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We're an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we're determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.
When launch day arrives, we want you by our side

ABL's Avionics Systems Engineers bridge the gap between low-level electronics assemblies and the broader vehicle from instrumentation to valves, transmitters, and peripherals, to guarantee expected operation from takeoff to orbit.

Avionics Systems Engineers know the ins-and-outs of a wide swathe of components from valves to radio transmitters, batteries, cameras, and transducers - and the interdependencies separating proper operation from failure.
Responsibilities Gather, define, and document requirements to meet existing and anticipated needs across the launch vehicle Perform end-to-end system analyses such as power-budgets, RF link budgets, and network bandwidth assessments Interact with customers to determine and accommodate payload electrical requirements across the vehicle and ground systems Ensure proper operation of all components in a system with respect to power, signal integrity, and overall function across harnessing and vehicle constraints Develop, analyze and review data to validate and verify the avionics system meets specifications and design requirements Perform avionics systems integration, checkout and troubleshooting of anomalies
Near Term ResponsibilitiesWork across departments (propulsion, components, structures, hardware development) to provision for successful operation of all vehicle needs Specify and evaluate components for use in addressing existing system needs or improving system functionality Define and maintain the interface requirements to coordinate across engineering teams Identify and address system-level requirements (power requirements, cabling for high speed signaling, grounding, channel accommodations, interface compatibility, etc) Work with a variety of vendors to understand and validate COTS component operation and proper use within broader systems Work with vendors to define system requirements and possible solutions Support critical controller (e.g. Thrust Vector Control Actuators, Throttle Valves) system engineering, integration, and test Power systems, budgeting and battery sizing RF systems, link budgeting and receive/transmit equipment selection Redundancy and contingency management, capabilities for "Failure Detection Isolation and Recovery" (FDIR) Support integration of final vehicle assemblies, including end-to-end avionics system builds and checkouts
Basic QualificationsB.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science (CS), Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or similar from an accredited university 2+ years experience in the development of aircraft, missile, spacecraft or similar electronic/avionic systems
Preferred Skills and ExperienceDemonstrated ability utilizing CAD design software (e.g. NX, CATIA, CREO/PRO-E) Experience with PCB design software (preferably Altium Designer) to use for reference purposes Proficiency with a wide variety of components (solenoid valves, industrial instrumentation, network devices, RF systems, RTDs, hall-effect sensors, etc) Experience with system-level analyses (such as power, link, and data budgets) Experience with harness design software (Zuken E3 or similar) Familiarity with:Power SystemsRF Telemetry SystemsMechanical routing, harness routing Day of launch or on-orbit systems testing support, including vehicle power and telemetry systems Launch service payload accommodations and ground systems Demonstrated leadership of or within a small project team either in current role or during project based team in school
What We Look For1. Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the "why" behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes. 2. Ability to deal with ambiguity: there is no roadmap and ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective. 3. End-to-end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight; there is no one to pick up the slack of partially complete work.

ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, permanent residents, asylees, and refugees) is a required qualification for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Avionic Flight Management System Engineer to join our team at our client’s site in Long Beach, CA.

The Flight Management System (FMS) is a fundamental component of a modern transport airplanes. An FMS is a specialized computer system that automates a wide variety of in-flight tasks, reducing the workload on the flight crew to the point that modern transport aircraft no longer need to carry flight engineers or navigators. The FMS provides and/or automates Flight Planning, Datalink, Guidance, Navigation, Performance and Thrust Management functions.

As an FMS specialist, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to understand and operate the FMS, review and develop FMS functional and performance requirements, test, verify & validate the FMS, document, review and resolve system issues/bugs, conduct re-tests, understand and identify potential safety issues, non-conformances, and directly support and participate in development, test and certification activities.

You can expect to interface with engineers from all FMS functions, engineers in multiple disciplines such as hardware, software, interfacing airplane systems such as airplane displays, flight control computers, auto throttle, communications management (HF/VHF/SATCOM), navigation systems (GPS, inertial, radio), Engine Controls, Stall Management, Weather Radar, Ground Proximity Warning System, Terrain Avoidance and Warning (TAWS) and communication systems.
Additional Job Description

The C-17 is a multinational platform, operated by the USAF, seven independent countries and one consortium of several additional countries. You will work directly with a global, multicultural team of engineers as well as pilots, field engineers, suppliers, regulators, internal stakeholders such as lab operations, flight operations, and Support Equipment.


Are you passionate about aviation? Do you want to be in the heart of the action? Are you curious about how modern transport category airplanes are operated and fly? Are you curious about automatic flight? Do you want to increase your functional knowledge of pilot & airplane operations, and flight deck human factors considerations while working on complex integrated airplane systems? Do you want to be multi-disciplinary and/or interface with multiple groups such as other engineering disciplines, pilots, regulators, field engineers, suppliers and senior leadership? Do you want to use and develop your communication, interpersonal and presentation skills? Do you want to further your career in aerospace while being technically mentored by a passionate team of C-17 FMS engineers that will make the time to ensure you hone the skills & knowledge to be successful? Do you want to work hard while having fun?


If you answered yes, then this role might be for you. The Flight Management System (FMS) team is seeking a passionate and energetic multi-disciplinary Senior Avionics Engineer to join the team in defining and building the future of the C-17 Globemaster III at Long Beach, CA. This is a high visibility, high performance role with the opportunity for rapid technical advancement and leadership development.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor' s degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master' s degree with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.


EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.

Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

Join a team that designs, develops, and integrates highly complex systems within Honeywell Aerospace's Electronic Solutions Group. You will be integral in creating system solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will have responsibility for integrated systems development of the Next Generation Avionics solution at every aspect of the systems life cycle; from the front end of feature development through product end of life. You will work across Anthem Integrated Product Teams to achieve critical business milestones, the first of which is certification of the Next Generation Avionics solution on an Urban Air Mobility aircraft platform.

Key Responsibilities

+ Requirements analysis

+ Requirements decomposition

+ Integrated Modular Avionics systems development and integration

+ Integrated Modular Avionics systems validation & verification

+ Key Program Indicators (KPI) validation

+ Requirements analysis and decomposition

+ Model based development system design

+ Cyber Security verification

+ Integration Testing

YOU MUST HAVE

+ Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science

+ 6+ years of experience in Avionics integration.

WE VALUE

+ Knowledge of the systems development lifecycle

+ Experience working on Integrated Avionics

+ Experience with Cyber Security requirements and verification.

+ Individuals that quickly analyze, incorporate and apply new information and concepts.

+ Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done.

+ Ability to adapt dictated by project changes

+ Multi-tasking and has the ability to manage a variety of complicated tasks and people

+ Making autonomous decisions

+ Engineering experience

· Experience integrating any of the following Avionics functions: Displays, Autopilots, Flight Management Systems, Data Communication Systems, Voice Communications Systems, Cockpit Audio Systems, Maintenance/Health Monitoring Systems.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.