Aircraft Integration Systems Engineer

Location: Waco, TX

Duration: 6 month contract to hire

Interview process: One round Virtual interview

Compensation: $112k - $162k (depending on experience)

Must haves

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer
• Minimum of Secret clearance
• Ability to gather, derive, define, and manage program requirements
• Aircraft integration experience on business jets

Plusses

• Experience with digital ICs systems
• Electronic attack experience
• Knowledge of FAA certifications

Day to Day: An employer in the Waco, TX market is looking for a Aircraft Integration Systems Engineer to join their team. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development, integration, test, and verification of a variety of new and/or modified systems for a miss ionized Gulfstream G550 platform. This person will require working knowledge of encrypted communications, flight deck miss ionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).

The Sr. Spec. will be responsible for requirements development and management, technical risk identification, system design, system Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V), civil and military certification, and liaison troubleshooting and sustainment efforts.

The Systems Engineer will support large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization on and off-site. They will Communicate with internal leadership, external subcontractors and customer teams to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. This person will provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

Essential Functions:

• Helping develop aircraft system requirements:
  Concept of Operations (Con Ops), system specifications, component specifications, and system schematics.
• Assisting with verification and validation activities such as: creating test plans, creating test procedures, physically operating the system to perform ground and flight testing, writing certification reports.
• Supporting technical publications by providing source data and reviewing publications such as: system operating manuals, maintenance manuals, instructions for continued airworthiness.
• Supporting periodic travel for Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Reviews, Testing, and Aircraft Field Support.
• Experience with some or all of the following: encrypted communications, flight deck miss ionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).
• Proficient communication skills (verbal, written, slide presentations).
• Proficient technical writing skills (specifications, procedures, reports).
• Performing hands‑on testing and troubleshooting of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems; requires climbing and crawling on the aircraft in confined areas to perform job duties.
• Understanding and supporting the aircraft certification process (Civil: 14 CFR Part 25; Military: MIL‑HDBK‑516).
• Interpreting and using aircraft technical documentation such as: system schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, aircraft technical publications, Standards (MIL, SAE, RTCA, 14 CFR, etc.).
• Helping to create bids and writing proposals.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with time‑critical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to travel up to 10%.
• Read and interpret technical specifications, engineering blueprints, test procedures, and technical publications.

Compensation

$112,000 to $162,000

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.