Lead Systems Engineer - ADS-B

REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)—POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Lead Systems Engineer ADS-B

Seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for ADS‑B In projects to play a critical role in the design, implementation, introduction, and certification of a new surface alerting safety function. We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills and cutting‑edge technical expertise. This role demands that you have the ability and desire to work across a variety of functions and teams to find solutions and be comfortable implementing them.

You must be flexible, dynamic, and proactively communicate with your co‑workers, management, and customers alike. Finally, you must excel at managing your time and prioritizing multiple requests and demands, while thriving in an environment where you enjoy making contributions that positively impact the company’s success.

• Develop new system designs, write system specifications, and support modeling development.
• Develop system‑level models, create and validate systems through fast‑time simulations, and support modeling and testing efforts as needed.
• Develop system test procedures and test scripts, execute these tests, and analyze results.
• Assist with flight tests and analyze results.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal functional groups (project lead, software engineering, hardware engineering, program management, customer support, etc.).
• Help maintain and develop engineering processes.
• Assist in the design, test, and maintenance of all products.

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. Preferably in the avionics industry.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering.
• Experience writing system requirements and system validation procedures.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of ARP‑4754A and DO‑178 processes.
• Experience scripting in Python.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple teams, and work directly with Acron customers.
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results.
• Ability to lead teams through conflict, clarify objectives, and develop consensus and buy‑in as required.
• Ability to see the big picture and advocate integration of systems within the work group.
• Uses business knowledge to assist others in understanding business decisions and their impact.
• Fosters an environment that promotes creativity and innovation.
• Self‑motivated with good communication skills.
• Able to work without appreciable management oversight and direction.

• Knowledge of ADS‑B In functionality and associated applications that support.
• Experience with avionics products (TCAS/ADS‑B/SURF‑A/displays/flight data recorders).
• Operational experience within the National Airspace System (e.g., pilot, air traffic control, or related roles).
• Experience with programming languages C or C++ is welcomed.
• Strong project and technical leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with intellectual property development and management.

RTCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RTCo is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Real Time Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.