Systems Engineer
Donatech Corporation · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 wk ago
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Position requires W2 employment with Donatech. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions.
- Support development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.
- Complete assignments involving design and requirement development activities.
- Execute on-site requirements-based testing, robustness, and ad-hoc testing in a lab environment (schedule flexibility is necessary during formal test phases).
- Support requirements development, requirements-based testing execution, test script development, and execution of scenario-based, robustness, and unintended function/behavior testing in a lab environment. Flexibility is required to maximize test asset utilization.
- Troubleshoot and report issues resulting from development cycles; provide internal status and directly report to OEMs as necessary.
- Develop and execute test scripts.
- Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure implementations satisfy system requirements.
- Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design artifacts, and test procedures, incorporating feedback into your own work.
- Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) at the system level is required.
- Strong understanding of avionics, aircraft systems, and subsystems.
- Exposure to requirements development, verification, testing, or model-based engineering concepts.
- Experience with one or more of the following tools/languages is a plus: Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo, or similar engineering tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with full development cycles, avionics certification, and a strong understanding of lifecycle activities and deliverables for avionics programs.
- Experience working within regulatory environments, including DO-254, DO-160, DO-178B/C, DO-297, ARP4754A, and FAA/TCCA/EASA standards.
- Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls.
- Experience working on team-based technical projects, including design reviews, troubleshooting, or test execution.