Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Installation Manuals, wiring diagrams, ICDs, and system installation drawings
• Define aircraft-level integration requirements including power budgets, wiring harness specs, and antenna placement
• Generate substantiation data and wiring compliance documentation for STC and field approval processes
• Evaluate installation configurations for FAR Part 23/25 and AC 43.13 compliance
• Participate in flight test activities to validate integrated system performance
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure installability and certifiability

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in avionics installation, systems integration, or aircraft electrical systems
• Ability to read, generate, and troubleshoot aircraft wiring diagrams and schematics
• Hands-on experience working on or around aircraft during installation or testing
• Familiarity with FAA certification frameworks (STC, TSO, FAR Part 23/25, AC 43.13)
• Working knowledge of ARINC 429, RS-232, CAN, and Ethernet data buses
• Strong technical writing skills for certification documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate
• Experience with Avidyne, Garmin, or Honeywell avionics platforms
• Experience supporting STC or field approval processes with DER/ACO coordination
• Private Pilot Certificate or meaningful flight experience
• Experience with RTCA DO-160G environmental qualification testing

About the Company

Avidyne makes avionics for pilots who care about what's in their panel. With a philosophy of "Simply Flying," they build products that fly in real airplanes used by real pilots, maintaining their own fleet to ensure engineering excellence.