Systems Eng

Systems Eng 3

Duluth, GA (Onsite) | Aerospace & Avionics 9/80 Schedule Available – Every Other Friday Off

Help Shape the Future of Flight Through Advanced Avionics Engineering

Most engineers never have the opportunity to see their work contribute directly to technologies operating in the cockpit of an aircraft. At Universal Avionics, you will.

We're looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across disciplines, and contributing to innovative avionics products that improve aviation safety, situational awareness, and operational performance worldwide.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering work, influence product development, and help bring advanced aerospace technologies from concept through certification and deployment.

At Universal Avionics, we develop advanced avionics, enhanced vision systems, and intelligent cockpit technologies that improve aviation safety and situational awareness worldwide.

For more than 40 years, Universal Avionics has been a trusted innovator in aerospace technology, supporting commercial airlines, business aviation, cargo operations, and special mission aircraft around the globe. As part of Elbit Systems, we combine the agility of a collaborative engineering organization with the strength and global reach of a leading aerospace and defense technology company.

We are seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer 3 to join our Engineering team in Duluth, Georgia. This role offers the opportunity to work on the development, certification, integration, and support of advanced avionics systems while collaborating with software, hardware, safety, certification, and program teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Beyond technical execution, this position provides opportunities to lead systems engineering activities, mentor junior engineers, influence product direction, and contribute to technologies that operate in demanding real-world flight environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead systems engineering activities for avionics product enhancements and new product development initiatives
• Define, manage, and verify system requirements while ensuring alignment across hardware, software, database, and certification activities
• Participate in product architecture, development planning, integration, and certification strategies
• Perform system-level testing, troubleshooting, validation, and verification activities in laboratory and aircraft environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges and support program milestones
• Support product compliance efforts with aerospace regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements
• Contribute to design reviews, milestone presentations, and technical decision-making activities
• Investigate product issues, evaluate system impacts, and help drive effective technical solutions
• Support customer-facing technical discussions, field support activities, and product improvement initiatives
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• 4+ years of systems engineering or related aerospace engineering experience
• Strong understanding of systems development principles, requirements management, and product lifecycle processes
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop structured solutions
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities independently while maintaining attention to detail
• Familiarity with aerospace certification concepts, avionics systems, or regulated product development environments is highly valued
• Experience with programming, modeling, simulation, or engineering analysis tools is beneficial
• Passion for aviation, technology, and continuous learning

Why Employees Love Working Here

• Work on advanced avionics systems used by pilots and operators around the world
• Participate in the complete product lifecycle from concept through certification and deployment
• Collaborate with highly experienced engineering…