Senior Avionics Engineer

ARS is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to join our team supporting USAF weapon systems. This position requires an expert-level understanding of avionics engineering with comprehensive knowledge of DoD/Air Force engineering principles, processes, and procedures. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, and certification of avionics systems while supporting critical airworthiness requirements. This role requires advanced expertise in CNS/ATM systems, controls and displays, data bus technologies, and FAA/DoD certification processes.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Lead avionics engineering efforts supporting subsystem definition, development, integration, and verification methods across hardware and software systems
• Support Aircraft Information Management Systems (AIMS) requirements, testing, and certification activities including spectrum management requirements
• Apply knowledge of Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements to define specifications and support aircraft certification
• Perform analyses of avionics systems including threat analysis, laser systems, computer systems, avionics interfaces, and multiplex bus communications
• Evaluate and provide technical recommendations on prime and subcontractor proposals, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and modification proposals
• Participate in technical reviews and provide expert guidance on hardware and software integration, including airworthiness certification in accordance with AFPD 62-6 and MIL-HDBK-516C
• Develop system/subsystem specifications and review technical documentation for compliance with requirements and airworthiness standards
• Support risk assessments, trade-off studies, and technical evaluation of avionics systems' performance, maintainability, and reliability
• Mentor junior engineers while overseeing technical projects and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Active or current Secret security clearance required (or ability to obtain)
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of avionics engineering experience, including 5+ years supporting DoD programs, OR Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of avionics engineering experience, including 5+ years supporting DoD programs
• Expert knowledge of avionics systems including controls and displays, data bus technologies (MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429), and aircraft information management systems
• Demonstrated experience with FAA and DoD airworthiness certification processes
• Comprehensive understanding of CNS/ATM requirements, policies, and regulations
• Experience supporting technical evaluations, engineering studies, and acquisition documentation
• Strong analytical skills with experience in performing system analyses, trade-off studies, and risk assessments
• Proven ability to translate operational requirements into technical specifications
• Experience with Built-in Test (BIT) analysis and program-specific database assessments

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.