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Systems Engineer

TAD PGS, Inc.

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Location
Clearwater, FL
Schedule
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

TAD PGS is seeking a Systems Engineer for a MIL-STD-1553B / RS-485 Remote Data Interface Unit being certified to DO-178C DAL B. The engineer will own requirements, architecture, integration, and verification, collaborating with software, hardware, safety, and certification teams. The role includes system verification, safety assessments, integration and testing, certification support, and coordination across multiple sites.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Avionics Systems EngineeringRequirements EngineeringSystems ArchitectureSystems IntegrationVerification and ValidationDO-178CARP4754BMIL-STD-1553BRS-485Bus AnalyzersBus SimulatorsDOORSPythonC#OscilloscopesPower SuppliesCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related5+ Years Avionics or Safety-Critical Systems Engineering

Full job description

We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for aSystems Engineerto join a leading Company located in the Clearwater, FLsurrounding area.

Seeking a Systems Engineer for a MIL-STD-1553B / RS-485 Remote Data Interface Unit being certified to DO-178C DAL B. You will own requirements, architecture, integration and verification, working with software, hardware, safety and certification teams.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop, allocate and trace system requirements to hardware and software.

  • Define ICDs for the 1553 and RS-485 interfaces.

  • Lead requirements validation and system verification per ARP4754B.

  • Support safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA) per ARP4761A.

  • Lead hardware/software and LRU integration, testing and anomaly resolution.

  • Produce certification artifacts and support SOI audits.

  • Mentor and coordinate engineers across multiple sites.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

  • 5+ years in avionics or safety-critical systems engineering, covering requirements, architecture, integration, and verification and validation.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of DO-178C, ARP4754B.

  • Strong MIL-STD-1553B and RS-485 experience , including bus analyzers and simulators.

  • Experience with DOORS or a similar requirements tool.

  • Scripting capabilities with Python or C#.

  • Hands-on lab skills (oscilloscopes, power supplies) and Python scripting.

  • Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

How this job compares

Set against the 11,789 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Florida median$98–166K/yr216 salary ranges
  • US median$60–70/hr422 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 340 open Systems Engineer jobs in Florida and 11,789 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,870 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,515 of the 11,789 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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