Avionics Engineer

Job Title: Avionics Engineer

Job Description

The Avionics Engineer will support aircraft modification and avionics systems by authoring, revising, and creating technical instructions and documentation for commercial aircraft. This role focuses on autopilot, communication, indication, navigation, and other avionics systems, ensuring proper configuration, integration, and compliance with regulatory and maintenance requirements. The engineer will evaluate existing aircraft equipment and configurations, develop engineering solutions and deviations when needed, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safe and efficient aircraft operations. Although this position does not involve direct hands-on work on the aircraft, the engineer will interact with aircraft and associated systems as needed to validate and support engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Author, revise, and create aircraft modification instructions for avionics and electrical systems.

• Manage aircraft modification projects, including planning, documentation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

• Develop, review, and approve one-time engineering deviations in accordance with regulatory and company standards.

• Evaluate avionics systems and products, including configuration and equipment present on the aircraft, to ensure proper integration and functionality.

• Write clear and accurate technical instructions and corrections to existing maintenance instructions and aircraft manuals.

• Work with autopilot, communication, indication, navigation, and related avionics systems to support aircraft operations and modifications.

• Utilize and interpret CFRs, maintenance programs, WDM, AMM, IPC, FIM, TSM, and CMM to guide engineering decisions and documentation.

• Support updates and modifications to avionics documentation and aircraft manuals, ensuring consistency and compliance.

• Collaborate with other engineering and technical teams to resolve avionics and electrical system issues and implement solutions.

• Interact with aircraft and associated systems as needed to validate configurations, troubleshoot issues, and confirm the accuracy of engineering instructions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with 3 to 8+ years strongly preferred.

• Hands-on aircraft or airline avionics experience, with a solid understanding of how systems operate and integrate on an aircraft.

• Strong experience with electrical systems as a core component of the role.

• Direct aircraft experience; flight simulator experience alone is not sufficient.

• Demonstrated avionics experience in areas such as autopilot, communication, indication, navigation, and related systems.

• Experience working with avionics systems and products, including evaluation of aircraft configuration and installed equipment.

• Proficiency in reading, using, and contributing to aircraft manuals and engineering documentation.

• Knowledge of CFRs (Code of Federal Regulations) relevant to aircraft and avionics.

• Familiarity with maintenance programs and technical documentation such as WDM (Wiring Diagram Manual), AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual), IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalog), FIM (Fault Isolation Manual), TSM (Troubleshooting Manual), and CMM (Component Maintenance Manual).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Airbus avionics and systems experience is highly preferred.

• Experience with Boeing aircraft, including 777 and 787 platforms, is valuable and transferable.

• Background in modifying aircraft manuals and avionics documentation.

• Exposure to engineering deviations, with the ability to learn and expand this expertise on the job.

• Experience as an Avionics Engineer or Electrical Engineer working on aircraft and avionics systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

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