avionics engineer

Fustis LLC

Location: Fort Worth, TX- 100% onsite 
Position: Avionics Systems Engineer - MBSE 
Duration: 12+ month contract 
Domain: Aerospace and Defense 
Interview: 2 video interviews with some coding 
C2C Rate: $100ph 
USC only 
 
 
Summary: 
The Avionics Systems Engineer is responsible for developing requirements and MBSE models to support developing and integrating software components related to the control of air vehicle subsystems for the Avionics IPT on the FLRAA program. 
 
What you&rsquo;ll be doing as an Avionics Systems Engineer: 
 
 
Develop architecture models for software components. 
Write high level requirements for software components. 
Perform SysML Modeling in MagicDraw/Cameo. 
Generate system functional requirements from stakeholder expectation. 
Validate and verify system requirements. 
Coordinate with Internal and External teams, suppliers, and peers to generate and execute project/design plans and reviews. 
Develop test cases to verify the system under test. 
Troubleshoot and resolve system integration/verification issues. 
Manage and coordinate issues, problem reports, and change requests to closure. 
Coordinate design changes and deliveries with Safety, Security, and Certification organizations. 
Ensure timely delivery of systems requirements, integrated validation/verification activities, and issue resolution. 
Escalate issues that need additional engineering or business leadership assistance in a timely manner. 
 
 
Skills You Bring to This Role: 
 
 
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is required. Mechanical or Other Engineering degrees may be considered with applicable experience. 
At least 5+ years&rsquo; work experience in similar engineering environment but hiring at all skill levels for this position, 10+ years preferred 
Experience with engineering processes including requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirements validation, requirements verification, integration, embedded software, electronic systems, FAA/EASA/NAA certification, cyber and system safety. 
Experience with DO-297, DO-178 and/or DO-331 process assurance experience is a plus 
Prior experience working on A653 partition-based operating system is a plus 
Able to communicate directly with senior leadership inside and outside the company. 
Self-motivated and able to track and report performance to cost and schedule. 
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) 
Experience in developing or designing within an Avionics Environment 
 
 
 
 
Experience with MBSE tools (eg EA Sparx, IBM Rhapsody, Magic Draw), CM tools (eg SVN, Clearcase, git, Dimensions)Knowledge of RF/ microwave test equipment is required, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and phase noise analyzers. 
 
Expertise with reviewing and interpreting technical documentation such as specifications, schematic diagrams and test data is required. 
 
 
 
Desired skills: 
 
Professional experience in the aerospace/defense industry is desired. 
 
Professional experience in a manufacturing environment is desired. 
 
Demonstrated academic achievement in the field of RF is desired. 
 
Familiarity with RF / microwave circuit simulation or 3D electromagnetic simulation tools is desired. 
 
Familiarity with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues is desired. 
 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are desired. 
 
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.

Avionics Systems Engineer

Confidential

<div>
 
 Are you a
 
 B2 Licensed Avionics Engineer
 
 seeking a more strategic and knowledge-driven role?
 
 
 We are looking for experienced avionics professionals to deliver advanced training on the
 
 
 Airbus H145 platform within a dedicated aviation training organization.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Deliver
 
 theoretical and practical training
 
 on avionics systems including electrical, navigation, communication, and instrumentation
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead
 
 advanced troubleshooting and fault diagnostics training sessions
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain
 
 training content, course materials, and technical presentations
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct
 
 assessments, examinations, and competency evaluations
 
 of trainees
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentor trainees and provide
 
 technical guidance and performance feedback
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate and support
 
 training schedules and program delivery
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with
 
 aviation regulatory standards and certification requirements
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Support
 
 quality assurance, audits, and accreditation activities
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to
 
 continuous improvement of training programs and methodologies
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote best practices in
 
 safety, system reliability, and avionics troubleshooting
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Valid
 
 B2 Aircraft Maintenance License
 
 (or equivalent)
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 5 years experience
 
 on H145 / EC145 avionics systems
 </li>
 <li>
 At least
 
 3 years as a Technical Instructor
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 H145 type rating
 
 from an OEM-approved organization
 </li>
 <li>
 Instructor certification or equivalent training background
 </li>
 <li>
 Diploma in Avionics or related aviation program
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Why This Opportunity?
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Move from operational maintenance into a
 
 high-impact training role
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Work in a
 
 structured and professional environment
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Reduced physical demands compared to field roles
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to contribute to
 
 training excellence and knowledge transfer
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Long-term career growth in a specialized aviation sector
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Avionics Instructor (H145)

Boeing

<div>Berkeley, Missouri; Saint Charles, Missouri; Herndon, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; Hazelwood, Missouri; St Louis, Missouri
Job ID JR2026507524 Category Engineering - Product Security Role Type Hybrid Post Date May 08, 2026<div> 
</div><div>Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that&rsquo;s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Product Security Engineer - Avionics Development to join our growing team as part of an integrated Product Security Organization, located in Berkeley, MO, Hazelwood, MO, Saint Louis, MO, Saint Charles, MO, Arlington, VA, Herndon, VA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and sustainment of product cyber security and resiliency engineering for avionics through requirements, design, analysis, build, test, production, operations, support and sustainment.
You will be a part of Boeing's Product Security Engineering Organization, which is a growing multi-disciplinary cybersecurity engineering organization that is responsible for the cyber security and resiliency of our products, platforms, and services. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence Product Security Engineering within Boeing and engage with Boeing&rsquo;s Product Security community. Furthermore, your effort will directly inform our Enterprise Product Security Engineering team with lessons learned and technologies, that directly enhances our commercial and defense offerings.
Primary responsibilities:
Lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of product security for Boeing avionics systems, throughout the requirements, design, analysis, build, test, production, operations, support and sustainment lifecycl<ul><li>e</li>
Coordinate with platforms and system-of-systems product security counterparts for requirements, activities, artifacts, and solution<li>s</li>
Coordinate with other engineering stakeholders &ndash; systems, software, and hardware &ndash; advising on the results of security analysis &ndash; to develop secure architectures and design<li>s</li>
Lead, establish, and integrate standards and processes for product security engineering for avionics development, and to meet applicable program and certification requirement<li>s</li>
Utilize the Risk Engineering digital thread to inform product requirements surrounding cyber survivability against specified cyber threats &ndash; by performing criticality, adversity, threat analysis for avionics system<li>s</li>
Assess internal customer requirements to derive strategies and detailed security requirements system and technical requirement<li>s</li>
Execute PSE activities &ndash; security requirements, architectures, risk assessment<li>s</li>
Document PSE activities and deliver PSE artifact<li>s</li>
Lead risk reduction and technology maturation activities resulting in innovative solutions in product and services offerin<li>g</li>
Identify and elevate product security risks to integrated product team(s) and managemen<li>t</li></ul>
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statemen<ul><li>t</li>
9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienc<li>e</li>
Experience with commercial and/or military aircraft avionic<li>s</li>
Experience in deriving technical requirements from customer input or eliciting customer requirement<li>s</li>
Experience solving complex business problems and delivering solutions via technolog<li>y</li>
Experience do you have in presenting technical briefings to various audience<li>s</li>
Knowledge of security practices and principles associated with risk analysis and assessmen<li>t</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
Active technical security certification (ex. ISC2 &ndash; International Information System Security Certification, CISSP &ndash; Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification<ul><li>)</li>
Experience designing, supporting, or executing AI, data, privacy, cybersecurity, or other technology risks assessments and translating findings into practical controls and process improvement<li>s</li>
Experience in security domain, e.g. defining penetration testing, architecting product security postur<li>e</li>
Experience working with and/or developing embedded system<li>s</li>
Experience in the field of Cybersecurity, anti-tamper and/or secure computing and knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements related to Cybersecurit<li>y</li>
Experience in combination of test planning and execution experience including; Cyber Test and Evaluation activities such as penetration testing, threat, adversity and risk analysis, and exploitation tool development, tailoring, and use and general cybersecurity engineerin<li>g</li>
Active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 month<li>s</li></ul>
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay &amp; Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $162,350 - $234,600 

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 25, 2026 

Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a &ldquo;U.S. Person&rdquo; as defined by 22 C.F.R. &sect;120.62 is required. &ldquo;U.S. Person&rdquo; includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</div></div>
 <div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Your Benefits</h2>
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
<ul><li><div>Generous company match to your 401(k).</div></li>
<li><div>Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.</div></li>
<li><div>Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.</div></li>
<li><div>Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.</div></li></ul> 

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.</div>

Senior Product Security Engineer - Avionics Development

Collins Aerospace

<div>Date Posted:
2026-03-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Joining Collins Aerospace isn&rsquo;t just about finding a job; it&rsquo;s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
What YOU will do<ul><li>
Design, develop, document, test and design control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
</li><li>Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
</li><li>Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on prom-am intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.
</li><li>Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
</li><li>Innovate, design, develop and implement technologies, components, sub- systems, machines, tools and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions.
</li><li>Ensure hardware and software standards are met.
</li><li>Ensure novel ideas and implementation are captured and protected using applications IP processes and tools.
</li><li>Mentor junior engineers.</li></ul>
Qualifications You Must Have<ul><li>
Must possess at least a bachelor&rsquo;s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Avionics/Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry. In the alternative, at least a master&rsquo;s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Avionics/Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry would be acceptable.</li><li>
Must possess at least 5 years of experience in embedded software development and verification.</li><li>
Must possess at least 5 years of experience developing software using any of the programming languages such as C, C++, Ada or Python.</li><li>
Must possess at least 5 years of DO-178B/C development experience.</li><li>
Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company&rsquo;s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.</li></ul>
Learn More &amp; Apply Now!
Avionics: Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we&rsquo;re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we&rsquo;re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This
includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products.
The salary range is $133,494.00 to $203,000.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate&rsquo;s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company&rsquo;s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans&rsquo; Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Confidential Careers

<div>
 
 
 About the Role :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As a
 
 Senior Mission Systems Integration Engineer
 
 , you will play a critical role in delivering integrated
 
 avionics, software, and networking solutions
 
 that provide decisive operational advantage. You will lead the integration of complex mission systems that manage tactical, navigation, and sensor data&mdash;enabling advanced combat, intelligence, surveillance, and special mission capabilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Plan, coordinate, and execute mission systems integration activities, including
 
 hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL)
 
 testing, lab integration, and
 
 space‑to‑ground / air‑to‑air compatibility validation
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop integration and verification test procedures; perform system-level testing to validate performance, interoperability, and mission readiness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate operational and customer requirements into
 
 clear technical specifications
 
 , decomposing system-level requirements into subsystem and component-level requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop, maintain, and control
 
 Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
 
 for internal and external system interfaces.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead and participate in technical reviews such as
 
 Design Readiness Reviews (DRR)
 
 and
 
 Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage
 
 Discrepancy Reports (DRs)
 
 , root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and refine
 
 Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
 
 and support mission scenario simulations and operational analysis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support fielded systems, post‑deployment activities, and operational troubleshooting as required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with engineering, production, program management, and customers to identify technical risks, conduct trade studies, and drive system readiness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and integration teams.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science
 
 , or a related discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 6+ years
 
 of progressive experience in
 
 systems engineering and system integration
 
 , ideally within the
 
 aerospace and defense
 
 environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience with
 
 mission systems
 
 , avionics integration, sensors, datalinks, or weapons system interfaces.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency with
 
 MBSE tools
 
 such as
 
 IBM DOORS, PTC Integrity Modeller, Cameo Systems Modeler
 
 , or equivalent.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience using simulation tools and scripting/automation to support integration, testing, or analysis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a structured, methodical debugging approach.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interface effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of spreadsheets, planning tools, and basic project tracking systems.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Mission System Integration Engineer

Quest Defense

<div>We don't just build technology&mdash;we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the limits of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and big thinkers thrive.

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is growing and looking to add an Avionics Software Team Lead / Scrum Master to support development of a product. The Team Lead/ Scrum Master will support development, integration, and sustainment of product. The successful candidate will work across the I/O, core processing, networking, 2D/3D graphics, and video/merge subsystems, integrating FPGA-based hardware, real-time operating systems, middleware services, and application interfaces to deliver deterministic, safety-critical avionics capabilities.

Due to the nature of the project, all applicants must be U.S. citizens. The ideal candidate should be based out of Cedar Rapids, IA, but open to remote candidates with up to 25% travel.
This role is responsible for leading a cross-functional team of 5&ndash;10 embedded software and test engineers across I/O (1553, ARINC 429), hypervisor/RTOS environments, secure platform services, and video/graphics subsystems.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in avionics software development and testing but operates primarily as a delivery leader &mdash; driving execution, managing priorities, interfacing with customers, and enabling the team to succeed.

Roles &amp; Responsibilities

Team Leadership &amp; Execution
<ul>
<li>Lead and manage a team of 5&ndash;10 embedded software and test engineers.</li>
<li>Own sprint execution, delivery commitments, and technical task coordination.</li>
<li>Drive accountability, remove impediments, and maintain schedule predictability.</li>
<li>Balance technical risk, program priorities, and resource allocation.</li>
<li>Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.</li>
<li>Guide and mentor engineers with the help of subject matter experts or senior engineers on the team.</li>
</ul>
Agile &amp; Process Management
<ul>
<li>Serve as Scrum Master for the team.</li>
<li>Plan and facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.</li>
<li>Maintain and manage Jira boards, metrics, and reporting.</li>
<li>Track velocity, burndown, risks, and dependencies.</li>
<li>Support continuous process improvement initiatives.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with program-level development processes (e.g., DO-178C alignment where applicable).</li>
</ul>
Customer &amp; Stakeholder Interface
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary day-to-day interface to program management, customers, and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly and professionally.</li>
<li>Follows QDSS project management process and ensures quality/on-time delivery.</li>
<li>Adhere to QDSS policies and procedures to ensure proper employee performance and development (metrics, performance reviews, training plans, etc.)</li>
<li>Support technical interchange meetings and milestone reviews.</li>
<li>Translate high-level program requirements into actionable engineering tasks.</li>
<li>Coordinate across hardware, FPGA, systems, cybersecurity, and test organizations.</li>
</ul>
Technical Oversight
<ul>
<li>Provide leadership without acting as the primary technical implementer.</li>
<li>Review architecture with technical leaders to ensure sound engineering practices.</li>
<li>Lean on senior engineers for deep domain expertise in:</li>
<li>MIL-STD-1553 / ARINC 429 I/O systems</li>
<li>ARINC 653 partitioned RTOS environments</li>
<li>FPGA device drivers</li>
<li>Video/graphics and merge subsystems</li>
<li>Identify technical risk areas early and escalate appropriately.</li>
<li>Support integration and test planning at LRU and system levels.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in avionics or embedded software development/testing.</li>
<li>Minimum of 2 years leading engineering teams.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of real-time embedded systems.</li>
<li>Experience in aerospace/defense development environments.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience operating as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with Jira for backlog management and reporting.</li>
<li>Strong communication and customer-facing skills.</li>
<li>U.S. citizenship required.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Personnel management experience is preferred</li>
<li>Experience with ARINC 653, VxWorks, LynxOS, or partitioned systems.</li>
<li>Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, or avionics I/O architectures.</li>
<li>Experience supporting DO-178C or similar regulated development processes.</li>
<li>Experience leading integrated software development and test teams.</li>
<li>Scrum Master certification (CSM or equivalent).</li>
<li>Experience in adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Local to Cedar Rapids, IA</li>
</ul>
The QDSS Advantage:

At QDSS our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You'll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

What You'll Find Here
<ul>
<li>Work That Matters &ndash; Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Growth That's Supported &ndash; Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.</li>
</ul><ul><li>A Culture That Works &ndash; A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.</li>
</ul>
Benefits Include
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.</li></ul><div> 
At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don't just build technology &mdash; we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart &mdash; not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we're not just leading the industry &mdash; we're revolutionizing it. 


Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div></div>

Aerospace Software Team Lead / Scrum Master

DCS Corp

<div><div>In this role you will provide full spectrum Avionics/Electrical Engineering support for the USAF Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MAUAS) Division at designated government and commercial facilities in the Dayton, OH area.
DCS is an employee-owned company focused on providing engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the Department of Defense and other national security customers.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists the engineering team leader in developing engineering procedures and controls, assisting in the management of project efforts, and recommending problem resolution for aircraft research, development, production, and lifecycle acquisition and sustainment activities; interfaces with weapons system contractors, vendors, and Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of engineering activities; independently applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, oversee, and evaluate weapons system development and sustainment activities; reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation; and provides engineering expertise, oversight, and participation to activities involving weapons system and associated SE hardware/software development, integration and test, configuration management, Quality Assurance testing, and acquisition and resource management.
Provides advisory and draft documentation support for the development and acquisition of new capabilities and upgrades to existing capabilities to meet requirements to include Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) or other rapid fielding requirements while providing simultaneous support to multiple PMs.
Analyzes operational capability requirements and provides advisory and draft documentation support for the preparation and coordination of key development, procurement, and sustainment planning documentation for efforts including, requirements definition, development of long-range plans, roadmaps, mission area plans, program plans, system integration plans, development of estimates for future budgets and program planning, contract actions (e.g., Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs)), technical evaluation of proposals, status reports, briefings, test documentation, specifications, interface control documents, and other formal and informal documentation as required throughout the weapon systems life cycle.
Supports the planning and design of experiments, analyses, and modeling and simulation efforts, to further include follow-on development planning, and support traceability of these efforts to identify defects and ensure requirements are met.
Support program technical interchange meetings, Program Management Reviews, executive management reviews, test-related meetings such as Technical Review Board (TRB), Safety Review Board (SRB), Test Readiness Review (TRR) and Test Plan Working Group (TPWG), lab and flight test events, Integrated Product Team meetings, software/hardware design reviews including but not limited to Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, and Final Design Review, platform integration meetings and meetings as otherwise required.
Develops recommendations for Government consideration as to the adequacy of technical solutions relating to issues including meeting all user requirements and expectations, all aspects of the overall weapons system performance and supportability, aircraft and air-worthiness certification, and equipment readiness.
Analyzes operational requirements, evolving requirements or deficiencies, investigating and recommending potential solutions, evaluating weapon system Contractor-proposed design changes and solutions, overseeing the correction of deficiencies, and in general by providing engineering support to address any technical issues affecting all aspects of overall weapons system integration, capability or performance improvements, and supportability/sustainability.
Recommends the potential development of new processes and improvements to current processes for Government consideration.
Provides advisory assistance in technical evaluations of weapon system contract proposals, verifies content, and identifies potential errors in work and cost estimates.
Drafts documentation and prepares and coordinates program briefings, program execution reports, decision papers, and key acquisition program documentation.
Makes recommendations to the Government and senior management on quality and product assurance matters.
Reviews technical solutions, aircraft and ground system modifications and integration approaches, research and development approaches, and technology insertion in support of upgrade programs. This advisory technical assessment support includes Size, Weight and Power (SWaP), mechanical and electrical interfacing, environmental compatibility, reliability/maintainability system integration trade-offs, life-cycle considerations, aircraft or other platform modification analyses, special testing, simulation, and verification processes.
Assesses the performance of aeronautical and ground-based systems and associated subsystems and equipment; identifies potential issues or areas for improvement and make recommendations to the Government for consideration.
Supports all phases of subsystem- and system-level integration and testing, including construct and review of test plans and procedures, participation and oversight of integration and test activities, and analysis and evaluation of test results. Support also encompasses all aspects of integration and testing extending from component-level up through the fully integrated weapons system.
Supports mishap ground and flight safety investigations.
Advises and drafts supply and support plans and helps determine adequate provisioning for life cycle program support.
Manages depot maintenance requirements for sustainment of associated systems including progression towards an organic depot and supports as required weapons system repairs, modifications, Time Compliance Technical Orders/Technical Order (TO) development, interim safety supplements for TOs, and for certification and verification activities.
Ensures technical accuracy and adequacy of responses to TO 00-25-107 technical assistance requests from USAF maintenance units; available to support the week-long 24/7 Emergency Telephone Support line on a periodic basis and to commute to the General Atomics facility within 2 hours of an emergency phone call.
Supports safety and accident investigations boards and act as a liaison between the USAF designated board and the system/subsystem manufacturer.
Assists Government oversight of Reliability and Maintainability projects to ensure SOWs and TRDs clearly define objectives, cost estimates are reasonable, and design changes meet USAF requirements.
Coordinates with AFLCMC/WII, Det 3, other agencies, and contractor specialists on all design changes to ensure maintenance, Support Equipment (SE), and TO impacts are adequately addressed.
Supports the Government during the parts procurement process for all design changes by supporting procurement and fielding cost estimates and cost benefit analysis as early as possible.
Reviews non-conformance reports and recommended corrective actions for technical adequacy.
Provides risk assessments for the weapons system to include associated SE and further investigates measures to mitigate or eliminate risks to include working with associated peers and contractor Subject Matter Experts.
Reviews and assesses weapons system contractor failure analysis reports for technical accuracy and adequacy.
Assesses and monitors contractor-generated technical data, technical manuals, and engineering changes for technical accuracy and completeness, extending from component-level up through the fully integrated weapons system.
Provides engineering support, data collection, and analysis, advisory and other support as may be required for Foreign Military Sales.
Supports the transition of QRC capabilities through an Operational Utility Evaluation and other transition activities as required.
Facilitates multispecialty teams to achieve results specified by program leadership.
Provides systems engineering and integration support extending across the aircraft, sensor and ground control systems with the ability to address mechanical, electrical, power, flight control systems, data links, network architectures and information assurance/security.
Identifies all single point of failure assets needed to support all deployed locations.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in the aviation test operations field, 5 of which must be in the DoD or a MA/MS and 12 years of experience, of which 5 must be in the DoD.
A fully adjudicated DoD Secret security clearance (SSBI/T5/T5R within the preceding five calendar years) is required on the First Day of employment.
Knowledge of development and sustaining engineering support for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs), similar vehicles, and associated systems, subsystems and Ground Control Station (GCSs); the development of long range plans, roadmaps, and mission area plans; processes required to analyze operational capability requirements and determine adequate technical solutions; the integration of radar systems, Electro-Optical/Infrared sensors, weapons, and other payloads/stores; processes necessary to support environmental requirements; and all aspects of RPAs, similar systems and associated GCSs development and supportability.
Demonstrated experience with, and/or knowledge of, processes required to ensure new designs are sustainable, meet system requirements and requiring-office expectations; support the resolution of SWaP issues for RPA or similar vehicle / systems; support laboratories (i.e., Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)) and/or special projects for new technologies; and provide technical and feasibility analyses for development, testing and fielding of RPAs or similar vehicles.
Advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an engineering expert.
Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the engineering discipline.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the engineering discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated security standards, procedures, and practices.
Possess the knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform engineering and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and process related to engineering.
Proven ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines.
Must be detail oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
Clear ability to take ownership of issues and pursue potential resolutions through to completion.
Able to work both independently and in a team environment.</div></div>

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