FMS Systems Engineers

Next Generation Flight Management System (NGFMS) Systems Engineer - Commercial AvionicsJob SummaryThe NGFMS Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, investigation, and certification of Next Generation Flight Management Systems (NGFMS) for commercial aircraft. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of Flight Management Systems experience, hands-on work in integrated avionics lab environments, and strong familiarity with civil aviation standards and regulations. The engineer will play a key role in system issue investigation, validation of fixes, and ensuring compliance with commercial certification requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesFMS & NGFMS Development· Support requirements definition, analysis, and validation for Flight Management Systems, with NGFMS experience preferred· Contribute to development and enhancement of:o Lateral and vertical flight planningo Performance-Based Navigation (RNAV, RNP)o Trajectory management and optimization functions· Analyze FMS behavior, system interactions, and operational impacts of design changesIntegrated Lab & Test Environment Support· Work extensively in integrated avionics lab environments (SIL, HIL, Iron Bird, or equivalent)· Investigate and troubleshoot system-level issues involving FMS, navigation sensors, autoflight systems, and cockpit displays· Perform root-cause analysis, defect reproduction, and verification of corrective fixes· Support integration, regression, and qualification testingRequirements, Verification & Validation· Develop and manage system requirements with traceability to aircraft-level and regulatory requirements· Support verification and validation activities in lab, simulator, and aircraft environments· Ensure compliance with approved development, verification, and configuration management processesStandards, Safety & Certification· Apply knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements to system development and testing· Support safety and certification activities in accordance with:o ARP4754A/B and ARP4761o DO-178C (software considerations)o DO-229, DO-260, DO-200 series (as applicable)o FAA and EASA navigation and operational guidance· Support certification reviews, audits, and issue resolutionCross-Functional Collaboration· Collaborate with software, hardware, safety, flight test, and human factors teams· Support technical reviews, issue resolution boards, and certification activities· Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customersRequired QualificationsEducation· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related disciplineExperience & Skills· Minimum 5 years of experience with Flight Management Systems in a commercial aviation environment· NGFMS experience strongly preferred· Proven experience working in integrated avionics lab environments for issue investigation and testing· Familiarity with civil aviation standards, regulations, and certification processes· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skillsPreferred Qualifications· Experience on FAR/CS-25 (Part 25) transport aircraft programs· Participation in FAA and/or EASA certification programs· Exposure to airline operational use cases and flight simulator environments· Scripting or analysis experience (Python, MATLAB) to support testing and investigationsEligibility & Security Requirements· This position is limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only, due to access to regulated technical data· Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR-controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline

Experience & Skills

· Minimum 5 years of experience with Flight Management Systems in a commercial aviation environment

· NGFMS experience strongly preferred

· Proven experience working in integrated avionics lab environments for issue investigation and testing

· Familiarity with civil aviation standards, regulations, and certification processes

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience on FAR/CS-25 (Part 25) transport aircraft programs

· Participation in FAA and/or EASA certification programs

· Exposure to airline operational use cases and flight simulator environments

· Scripting or analysis experience (Python, MATLAB) to support testing and investigations

Eligibility & Security Requirements

· This position is limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only, due to access to regulated technical data

· Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR-controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations