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Axiom Global

Embedded Engineer – Defense Surveillance & Avionics

Axiom Global

📍 Kirkland, United States 🇺🇸

full-time
senior
Posted —

Key Skills

surveillanceavionicscomplianceintegrationcertification

Industry

AerospaceDefense

Job Description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Lead to drive the development and integration of mission-critical surveillance and positioning technologies for next-generation defense aerospace platforms. This role focuses on system architecture, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable and certifiable avionics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the definition, analysis, and management of system-level requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Design and support surveillance, navigation, and aircraft positioning capabilities for military aerospace programs.
  • Collaborate with customers, certification authorities, and internal engineering teams to ensure program objectives are met.
  • Oversee system verification, validation, safety assessments, and compliance with applicable aerospace standards.
  • Support system integration activities and resolve complex technical challenges across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation required for certification and program milestones.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in system engineering for military or defense avionics programs.
  • Strong background in airborne surveillance technologies, with experience in collision avoidance systems (TCAS) considered an advantage.
  • Familiarity with aerospace certification processes, including DO-178C and system-level compliance requirements.
  • Experience working with aviation regulatory agencies, defense customers, or certification organizations.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of aircraft systems integration and avionics architecture.
  • Experience supporting safety-critical aerospace applications.
  • Understanding of systems engineering methodologies and the full product development lifecycle.