Systems Engineer - Aviation Voice Systems

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of test-related engineering experience, including hands-on hardware testing
• Experience in systems engineering, requirements development or management, or system-level testing
• Familiarity with Air Traffic Management (ATM), radio control equipment, VoIP systems, advanced networking, or telecommunications technologies such as T1, ISDN, POTS, and TDM
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prepare clear system specifications and engineering documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with technical customers and engineering teams
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Local to the DMV area
• Preferred: Experience with mission-critical communications or ATM systems; familiarity with ED-137, MIL-STD-461G, FCC 47 Part B, FAA-G-2100H, FAA NextGen, or DO-278A standards; experience with JIRA, JAMA, system and software testing methodologies, or Agile/Scrum environments; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage system, hardware, and software requirements documentation
• Manage requirements configuration, traceability, versioning, and change control, including updates to Verification Requirements Traceability Matrices (VRTMs)
• Decompose system requirements and manage them throughout the project lifecycle
• Support system testing and develop verification strategies based on customer and product requirements, hardware and software requirements, and use cases
• Review test plans, procedures, and scripts for requirements compliance and sufficient test coverage
• Investigate, assess, and prioritize defects and unexpected anomalies found during testing
• Participate in customer acceptance testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Work directly with customers and partners on system and site-specific requirements, testing, and technical topics
• Communicate technical issues, project status, and engineering requirements to management, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• JIRA
• AI
• Network

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We are seeking a Systems Engineer for our Test & Integration team in Columbia, Maryland, supporting the development, integration, testing, and delivery of mission-critical aviation voice and communications systems. This collaborative, customer-facing role works with internal engineering teams, customers, and external partners in highly available communications environments. The position is hybrid, with substantial onsite time required during customer Factory Acceptance Testing. Compensation is $160,000–$190,000 per year, and we offer comprehensive benefits, a collaborative and people-first culture, and opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and consider qualified candidates in accordance with applicable laws.

last updated 43 week of 2026