Avionics Engineer

6 days ago

Dayton, Ohio, United States Cozen Technologies Solutions Full time

Subject-Matter Expert (SME) – Avionics Engineer

Location: Onsite – Dayton, OH, US

Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

DCS Corp is seeking a highly experienced Avionics Engineering Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and expertise on advanced military aviation programs. This role requires deep, hands-on knowledge of avionics design, integration, and compliance within fixed- or rotary-wing platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of technical excellence, published work, and experience representing their field at professional conferences or technical forums.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and advise on complex avionics system design and integration for military aircraft.
  • Provide expert-level guidance on system architecture, including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429/664, Ethernet (TSN/AFDX), and VPX architectures.
  • Oversee integration of Type-1 cryptography, SATCOM/RF subsystems, and open mission systems (OMS/UCI, FACE, SOSA).
  • Utilize E-CAD and MBSE tools (e.g., CAMEO/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Altium, OrCAD) to support system modeling and design documentation.
  • Collaborate with government and industry partners to align technical solutions with USAF and DoD standards.
  • Support compliance with avionics safety and certification standards (DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-461).

Must-Have Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance (mandatory).
  • 20+ years of hands-on avionics design and integration experience in military aviation (fixed- or rotary-wing platforms).
  • Recognized subject-matter expertise—published work, technical presentations, or conference participation required.
  • Deep understanding of avionics communication standards, network architectures, and synchronization protocols.
  • Proven track record of leadership on high-level DoD or aerospace programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ABMS, CJADC2, or C4ISR airborne networking programs.
  • Knowledge of RCC 324/125-15, MIL-STD-461, and related compliance frameworks.
  • Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, DER, or USAF Test Pilot School academic credentials.
  • Experience integrating software-defined radios (SDR) or SDN architectures into legacy systems.
  • Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and DevSecOps tools (Platform One, Rancher).

Additional Information

  • Education: High school diploma with 20+ years of direct avionics engineering experience accepted.
  • Compensation: Annual reviews and bonus incentive programs (BIPs).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96, $116,776.03 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dayton, OH 45402

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