What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer - Aerospace position at Blue Signal Search?
Systems Engineer - Aerospace
Join a cutting-edge aerospace engineering team that is redefining what’s possible in airborne technology. This role offers the chance to support mission-critical avionics systems for a wide range of aircraft platforms, including military and specialized aviation. With a consistent schedule and strong organizational support, you’ll enjoy stability, work-life balance, and the chance to work on systems that take flight across the globe.
Our client is a top-tier developer of integrated avionics and aerospace solutions, trusted by defense, commercial, and general aviation operators worldwide. This role offers exposure to next-gen cockpit systems, high-integrity navigation platforms, and advanced flight control technologies.
This Role Offers:
- Competitive base salary with bonus potential and profit-sharing programs.
- Health benefits starting on day one (medical, dental, vision, life).
- 401(k) matching and employee stock participation plan.
- Paid relocation support and comprehensive PTO policy.
- Professional development support including mentorship and tuition reimbursement.
- Inclusive culture with employee-led resource groups and leadership opportunities.
- Unique 4-day workweek structure offering more work-life balance than traditional schedules.
Focus:
- Interpret customer requirements to architect reliable, innovative avionics system designs.
- Guide internal teams through systems integration and feasibility planning across cross-functional disciplines.
- Lead technical discussions with external stakeholders, representing engineering scope and technical milestones.
- Support system integration testing—both in-lab and in-aircraft—ensuring functionality meets specifications.
- Develop, review, and validate wiring schematics and interface diagrams for new and modified architectures.
- Author detailed design documentation, including block diagrams and technical data packages.
- Evaluate system certification impact, focusing on human factors, compliance, and airworthiness requirements.
- Collaborate on software/hardware development cycles for both new and legacy aerospace systems.
- Recommend design improvements and streamline engineering processes based on real-world system feedback.
- Understand and apply communication protocols like ARINC429, RS232, and RS422 across digital avionics platforms.
- Provide installation and integration expertise across multiple aircraft types, including fixed and rotary-wing.
Skill Set:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or related field).
- 3 years of experience in avionics systems development, integration, or testing.
- Demonstrated expertise in aircraft electrical systems, embedded avionics, or flight deck technologies.
- Hands-on experience with systems-level documentation, architecture definition, and certification pathways.
- Familiarity with military and commercial aviation environments (e.g., Part 23, 25, 27, or 29 platforms).
- Comfortable leading technical discussions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (minimum two-week trips).
- U.S. work authorization required; must be eligible for access to export-controlled information.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ
