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AIRO Group designs, certifies, and manufactures critical navigation, communication, and display components and integrated avionics systems for general aviation. The company has over 600 FAA certifications and is developing next-generation advanced avionics systems.
The Avionics Systems Engineer will support the Aspen Avionics general aviation avionics product line, contributing to system architecture and design of next-generation avionics from concept through FAA certification. The role emphasizes functionality, usability, integration, and value at every stage of the design process, ensuring products are commercially competitive and differentiated based on pilot needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own system architecture, system and software requirements, and verification and validation of avionics products
- Interface with marketing, sales, and field support to assess needs for new capabilities and product improvements for existing and new customers
- Coordinate with software, hardware, mechanical, and test engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and traceability across the development lifecycle
- Interface with external organizations to enable integration of Aspen products with third-party equipment
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices
- Prepare and present technical briefings and design documentation for internal and external stakeholders
- Perform other duties as requested by the VP of Engineering
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (required)
- 10+ years of engineering experience in embedded systems design, including at least one technical lead role
- Strong technical and communication skills
- Project management and leadership skills
- Ability to work in diverse, cross-functional teams
- Good understanding of aircraft and avionics operation
- Experience in avionics system design and FAA certification processes, including ARP4754, ARP4761, and DO-178C standards
- Private pilot experience is desirable
- Technical certificate, associate degree, military electronics training, or equivalent hands-on electronics experience preferred
