Avionics Navigation Systems Engineer Staff (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Avionics Navigation Systems Engineer Staff (Aerospace): Leading the design, integration, and verification of high-performance navigation architectures for aerospace systems with an accent on GNSS, INS, and sensor fusion. Focus on developing resilient navigation solutions, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD specifications, and resolving complex system-level defects.

Location: Onsite in Owego, NY. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret-level government security clearance.

Salary: $109,200 - $192,510

Company

Global leader in defense, aerospace, and mission-critical technology systems.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of navigation architectures including GNSS, INS, and Sensor Fusion (Kalman filtering, Bayesian methods).
• Coordinate with cross-functional software, supplier, and program management teams to align technical solutions with program goals.
• Capture, trace, and verify system requirements using DOORS, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and customer specifications.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve software and system-level defects to maintain mission readiness and reliability.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in developing groundbreaking solutions for defense and mission-critical systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required for the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.
• Experience with navigation systems such as EGI, GPS, RNP/RNAV, Terrain Avoidance, Radio Nav, and/or Traffic Collision Avoidance.
• Broad systems engineering experience in architecture, design, documentation, and verification.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
• Proven experience integrating and testing hardware and software.

Nice to have

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like SysML or Cameo.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, MIL-STD-1553, and ARINC-429.
• Broad understanding of RF principles and antenna design.
• Knowledge of civil certification regulations (RTCA, FAA, ICAO).
• Current active Secret security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Condensed work schedule: 4x10 hour days with 3 days off per week.
• Comprehensive healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions.
• Professional development via mentoring, educational programs, and skills enhancement.
• Generous parental leave and paid time off (PTO).