Embedded Systems Expert DO-254 (Avionics Hardware)

Location: Onsite in Connecticut, hybrid, or fully remote within the United States; U.S. citizenship required

Company

CS Group USA develops and certifies safety-critical systems for aerospace manufacturers in the United States.

What you will do

• Architect end-to-end avionics hardware systems from concept through certification and production.
• Lead airborne electronic hardware development activities in compliance with DO-254.
• Design and implement FPGA, ASIC, board-level, and embedded hardware solutions.
• Define hardware–FPGA and software–FPGA interfaces and assess COTS use under AC 20-152A.
• Coordinate with systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
• Drive architecture reviews, trade studies, requirements traceability, verification planning, validation, and certification audit support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of hands-on experience with DO-254 certification programs.
• Strong experience in avionics hardware development and architecting complex systems across the product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Airborne Electronic Hardware, FPGA and digital hardware development, hardware/software interfacing, and systems engineering methodologies.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills, including the ability to mentor engineering teams.
• U.S. citizenship is required; dual citizenship must be disclosed.

Culture & Benefits

• Primarily remote work with employees across multiple U.S. states, alongside onsite and hybrid options in Connecticut.
• Annual cash bonus opportunity for all employees.
• Annual retirement benefit opportunity of 2%.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, legal assistance, and mental health benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, bereavement leave, and military leave.
• Training and professional development opportunities, with travel of approximately two to six weeks per year.