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
Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR-controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations