Avionics Systems Engineer

Avionics Systems Engineer – Future Long Range Aircraft Program

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract
Max pay: 100/hr (W2 with benefits)

Overview:
Join an industry-leading team working on a next-generation vertical lift program for advanced military aircraft. As part of the Avionics Integrated Product Team, you’ll play a key role in developing the system architecture, requirements, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models for the integration of cutting-edge avionics hardware and software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop system and software architecture models utilizing MBSE tools (such as MagicDraw/Cameo, SysML)
• Define and decompose high-level system and software requirements
• Translate stakeholder needs into functional and technical specifications
• Perform requirements validation, verification, and traceability
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution
• Develop and execute test cases for system verification
• Coordinate engineering activities with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Manage problem reports, change requests, and system updates through closure
• Contribute to certification, safety, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Support the execution of program milestones and timely delivery of project objectives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience (10+ years preferred) in systems, avionics, or software engineering
• Expertise in requirements development & decomposition, system integration, and verification in embedded or avionics environments
• Proficiency with MBSE tools (e.g., MagicDraw/Cameo, Rhapsody, EA Sparx)
• Experience with configuration management tools (such as Git, SVN, ClearCase)
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and senior leadership

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with DO-178, DO-297, and/or DO-331 standards
• Experience with ARINC 653 partitioned operating systems
• Background in software certification, system safety, or cybersecurity for airborne systems

Key Skills:

• MBSE / SysML modeling
• Requirements development, validation & verification
• Avionics or embedded systems integration

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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