Job Title: FMS Systems Engineers NGFMS Systems Engineer
Location: Phoenix AZ (Onsite)
Visa: USC/GCs
Job Title
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
This position is limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons only, due to access to regulated technical data
Must be eligible to work with ITAR/EAR controlled data and comply with U.S. export control regulations