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
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