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LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Avionics OFP Architect within ARINC 653 RTOS Job in Dayton, Ohio US

LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Avionics OFP Architect within ARINC 653 RTOS

Southwest Research Institute - Dayton, OH

Posted: 3/30/2026 - Expires: 4/29/2026

Job ID: 293314249

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Job Description

Who We Are:


The Tactical Aerospace Department provides world-class design, development, and test solutions. We provide avionics and payload/mission equipment for airborne/ground systems for new and legacy platforms for the DoD industry, Allies, and U.S. Government.


Objectives of this Role:



* Architect and design multi-partition, multi-DAL systems within a ARINC 653 environment.


* Lead teams to develop complex microprocessor based avionics/mission/payload LRU's through the full development cycle (Requirements, design, integrate, V&V, qualification, flight test, etc).


* Coordinate with customers and upper management.


Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:



* Collaboratively work with teams to develop avionics grade LRUs for airborne and ground systems.


* Teams consist of core disciplines across Systems, Electrical, Software, Firmware, and Mechanical engineering.


* Mentor, guide, and develop complex embedded systems.


* Development includes the full life cycle from requirements and architectures through V&V and integration.


* Support Department management in specific marketing activities, writing proposals, and developing product/technology roadmaps.


* Interact directly with clients and company staff to establish requirements and architectures to meet client expectations.


Requirements:



* Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.


* 8+ years: Experience designing embedded architecture designs within a RTOS multi partition, multi criticality environment. Experience with RTOS (Green Hills or DDC-I DEOS) development environment as well as LDRA. Experience with C/C++.


* 2-5 years: Experience leading development and test engineering teams to meet program needs.


* Experience with integrating software onto hardware and debugging within a lab environment utilizing equipment such as logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.


* Experience with DO-178 processes and artifacts.


* Experience with BSP and driver development including communication buses (ethernet, PCIe, 1553, etc).


* Knowledge/experience with SOSA and FACE interfaces preferred.


* A valid/clear driver's license is required.


Special Requirements:


Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.


Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas Or Dayton, Ohio


For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.



For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.


For benefits information at all other locations, click here.



An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.



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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
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Education Level:
High school graduate
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