FMS Systems Engineer- NGFMS

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

• Lateral and vertical flight planning
• Performance Based Navigation (RNAV, RNP)
• 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

• ARP4754A/B and ARP4761
• DO 178C (software considerations)
• DO 229, DO 260, DO 200 series (as applicable)
• 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