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Senior Project Engineer – Aerospace Systems

United States, Clearwater, FL · Job Posted January 26, 2026
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A growing aerospace technology organization is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the definition, development, and verification of complex avionics‑related systems. This role collaborates closely with cross‑functional leadership to drive new product development from concept through qualification and release.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the full lifecycle development of aerospace sensing or computing systems, from initial concept through integration, verification, and product release
  • Drive technical proposal activities, including architecture definition, compliance assessments, cost estimation, and schedule planning
  • Manage system‑level requirements using industry‑standard tools, ensuring traceability, decomposition, change analysis, and verification planning
  • Develop and refine requirements for technologies such as: High‑speed digital communication interfaces (e.g., MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC 429, RS‑485, CAN, Ethernet, USB)
  • Compact power systems supporting internal electronics and external components
  • Embedded computing platforms using CPUs, microcontrollers, or DSPs
  • Control circuitry for electromechanical or thermal subsystems (PID, LQG, etc.)
  • Dynamic modeling of aerospace sensors and associated system interactions
  • Mathematical modeling of system performance, including uncertainty analysis
  • Partner with hardware, software, and test engineering teams to ensure requirements are implementable, testable, and aligned with program objectives
  • Develop test requirements for qualification and acceptance testing
  • Support sustaining engineering activities for existing product lines

Requirements

  • 7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace product development
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
  • Eligibility to work with export‑controlled technology (U.S. persons only)
  • Proven experience leading technical teams during new business pursuits and proposal development
  • Strong communication skills, including technical documentation and customer presentations
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative engineering environment
  • Experience with aerospace development standards such as MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, DO‑178, DO‑160, and DO‑254
  • Background in electronic hardware or firmware development for aerospace or flight‑critical systems
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Reqtify, Requisite Pro)
  • Familiarity with modern configuration management and issue‑tracking systems

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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