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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Salary:** $128,690.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Microsoft Office, Proprietary Software, Subversion
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3400550649&tx=FK9996FFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

We're looking for a Systems Engineer with the technical foundation and problem-solving skills to succeed in a complex avionics environment., * Relevant professional Systems Engineering experience .

 * Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or a related discipline.
 * Working knowledge and understanding of data buses and communication protocols, including:
 * Ethernet
 * MIL-STD-1553B
 * ARINC-429
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional software, hardware, systems, and customer teams.
 * Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
 * Ability to work effectively in an on-site lab environment., * Previous military avionics experience .
 * Experience with TNT .
 * Experience with DOORS .
 * Experience with PREP .
 * Experience using JIRA .
 * Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite .
 * Previous experience with avionics integration, verification, validation, or requirements-based testing.

## Description

As a Systems Engineer, you'll support the development and testing of sophisticated cockpit avionics systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

 * Perform systems design, requirements development, validation, and verification activities for MH-60M and MH-47G cockpit avionics.
 * Execute requirements-based, robustness, and ad hoc testing in an on-site laboratory environment.
 * Support formal test phases, with schedule flexibility as testing requirements evolve.
 * Collaborate with external customer stakeholders and internal software, hardware, and systems engineering teams supporting different Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) builds.
 * Use engineering and project tools including TNT, DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft tools, SVN , and other systems.
 * Investigate laboratory hardware and test environments to identify and resolve integration challenges.
 * Support integration investigations involving interfaces between aerospace equipment and government-furnished equipment.
 * Work across disciplines to help ensure systems and interfaces meet defined requirements and performance expectations.


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