Principal Avionics Engineer Job at Saxon Aerospace USA, King County, WA

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  • Saxon Aerospace USA
  • King County, WA

Job Description

Position Summary

Saxon is seeking a highly experienced Principal Avionics Engineer to lead design, integration, testing, and certification efforts across advanced aerospace programs. In this role, you’ll shape avionics architectures, drive certification strategy, collaborate with engineering teams and authorities, and influence the next generation of aerospace systems. If you thrive in complex technical environments and enjoy building innovative, certifiable avionics solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review avionics system requirements, architectures, and interface documents
  • Create and review certification plans, qualification test plans/reports, and compliance artifacts
  • Support system safety analysis and apply relevant standards (ARP 4754B, ARP 4761A, DO-178, DO-254, etc.)
  • Lead avionics design reviews and collaborate with suppliers and certification authorities
  • Support SIL/HIL and flight test planning, execution, and data analysis
  • Select components, troubleshoot issues, and ensure designs meet airworthiness standards
  • Review flight test data, instrumentation requirements, and support post-test analysis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Electrical, or related Engineering field
  • 10+ years of avionics engineering experience (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of avionics systems (Comm, Nav, FMS, Displays, Antennas, Networks, etc.)
  • Experience with certification processes, guidance, and documentation (FARs, ACs, TSOs)
  • Familiarity with avionics bus protocols (A664, CAN, A429, TTE, Ethernet, etc.)
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and work for extended periods
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
  • Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

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