FMS Systems Engineers

About this role

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