Senior Systems Engineer

CMC Electronics has built a worldwide reputation for delivering cutting-edge avionics and cockpit integration solutions. From design and manufacturing to long-term support, we power commercial and military aviation with technology that sets the standard for performance, reliability, and innovation.

With major hubs in Montreal, Ottawa, Chicago, and our newest location in Reston, CMC partners with leading aerospace companies, airlines, and government agencies around the globe.

Now, we’re building something new.

At our Reston site, we’re assembling a team of forward-thinking engineers and technologists ready to push boundaries. This is your chance to help pioneer the use of emerging tools and techniques—while upholding the uncompromising reliability aerospace demands.

If you’re driven to innovate, move fast, and make an impact on next-generation avionics, you’ll fit right in.

This is an onsite position in our Reston, VA office location. Must be authorized to work in the US. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Why join our team?

As a systems engineer in the navigation systems design group, you will lead and/or direct systems engineering for Flight Management Systems and take part in all aspects of avionics and aircraft modernization projects. You will learn existing CMC product functions, hardware, algorithms, architecture, industry standards, and customer needs, and help drive product success.

As an FMS Senior Systems Engineer, your key responsibilities include:

• Evaluate customer requests, develop technical responses, and derive solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Work with system designers (team members and contractors) and customer representatives to assess the impact of proposed concepts and recommend solutions that meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Synthesize and design functional avionics systems, and translate the functional design into hardware and software solutions.
• Coordinate with hardware and software development teams, and ensure the design principles are validated and verified.
• Contribute to all phases of the system development life cycle: requirements analysis and monitoring, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Produce or review system-level specifications and technical manuals.
• Plan, set up, and participate in avionics systems verification testing, such as Flight Management System integration with IRS, GPS, autopilot, EFIS, navigation radios, datalink and communications systems, and surveillance systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and products.
• Learn industry standards and incorporate them into product design.
• Support the CMC Airworthiness team in communications with Transport Canada/FAA for design approval.
• Occasional travel required

How to excel in this role (job requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing, validating, or verifying commercial or military avionics systems (FMS, sensors, displays, autopilot, MCDU, etc.).
• Experience developing real-time embedded systems, including hardware/software integration.
• Experience with flight simulators, emulators, logic analyzers, and test equipment.
• Knowledge of avionics standards: DO-178 (or equivalent), MIL-STD-1553, and ARINC 429.
• Knowledge of FMS functions (ARINC 702A), RNP, and FANS datalink concepts.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations: FAA AC 20-138, FAA TSO-C115, RTCA DO-236/283, EASA CS-ACNS.

What sets you apart (preferred qualifications):

• Prior FMS design or development experience, with broad knowledge of FMS functions.
• Experience with displays, guidance, navigation, or aircraft simulation systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Knowledge of model-based development tools: Rhapsody (IBM), Simulink, SCADE.
• Knowledge of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) standards: RTCA DO-297, ARINC 653, ARINC 661, ARINC 664, TSO-C153a, TSO-C214.
• Knowledge of military radio functions.
• Aircraft pilot experience.

What we offer:

• Fast paced environment with significant autonomy
• ¨Start up¨ work environment in a well-established organization
• 401K Match Program
• BCBS Medical, HSA with Company contribution, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefit, and education reimbursement
• PTO Plan

At CMC, we pride ourselves on delivering a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and providing eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: Level III: $100,000 - $135,000, Level IV: $125,000 - $170,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMC Electronics is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CMC Electronics is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).