FMS Systems Engineers

Next Generation Flight Management System (NGFMS) Systems Engineer – Commercial Avionics Job Summary The 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 Responsibilities

FMS & 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 planning o Performance‑Based Navigation (RNAV, RNP) o Trajectory management and optimization functions · Analyze FMS behavior, system interactions, and operational impacts of design changes Integrated 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 testing Requirements, 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 processes Standards, 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 ARP4761 o 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 resolution Cross‑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 customers Required Qualifications Education · 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