Avionics technician Jobs in Chicago, IL

DCS Corp is seeking to hire a Subject-Matter Expert Avionics Engineer to lead integration of PG’s hardware and software—Nomad chassis, Type-1 crypto, SATCOM, and OMS/UCI apps—across multiple aircraft during Major Release 2 (FY25–27) in Dayton, OH. Your work ensures airworthiness, mission success, and seamless alignment with the digital thread.

We Offer:

• Max salary: $224,163k/year
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000 provided
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurances, Paid Time Off, 11 holidays, of which 10 are paid per year (Federal Government holidays), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Retirement Plan, Educational Assistance, Disability Insurance, TRICARE Benefits
• An ESOP company
• Working for a Company that has received great reviews
• A great work environment
• Working with a diverse group of employees

Shift hours/schedules:

• Onsite (plant or customer location)
• Typical shift hours: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5pm

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Architecture & Integration

• Architect avionics interfaces linking Nomad VPX hardware to MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429/664, and Ethernet TSN buses.
• Develop ICDs, signal-flow diagrams, timing budgets, and cross-domain guard rules aligned with OMS/UCI standards.

Certification & Airworthiness

• Lead AF Form 1067s, E-series flight-clearance documentation, and Safety-of-Flight assessments.
• Guide DO-254/DO-178C compliance where applicable.

Digital Thread & MBSE

• Model avionics systems in SysML/CAMEO and manage traceability to requirements and hardware baselines.
• Run configuration boards and synchronize digital artifacts across IPTs.

Lab-to-Flight Readiness

• Validate wiring, power, and signal conditioning in the Integration SIL.
• Resolve EMI, protocol, and timing issues and ensure readiness for flight test.

Flight Test & Fielding

• Author test cards and telemetry plans; support IATTs and serve as avionics lead during DT/OT flights.
• Analyze in-flight data and drive real-time troubleshooting and corrective actions.

Mentorship & Stakeholder Engagement

• Advise Government IPTs, SPOs, and OEM teams; brief SES/GO leadership on integration status.
• Mentor mid-level engineers on open-systems, avionics integration, and DevSecOps best practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• B.S. in Electrical, Avionics, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering (M.S. preferred) plus 20 + years of avionics design/integration on military fixed‑ or rotary‑wing platforms, including flight‑test and fielding.
• Expert knowledge of MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC‑429/664, Ethernet (TSN/AFDX), VPX architectures, and timing/synchronization methods.
• Demonstrated success integrating Type‑1 crypto, SATCOM/RF subsystems, and open mission systems (OMS/UCI, FACE, SOSA).
• Hands‑on experience generating airworthiness artifacts and guiding systems through developmental & operational test.
• Proficiency with avionics E‑CAD and MBSE tools (CAMEO/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Altium/OrCAD).

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior work on ABMS, CJADC2, or airborne C4ISR networking programs.
• Deep familiarity with DO‑254/DO‑178C compliance, RCC 324/125‑15, and MIL‑STD‑461 EMI/EMC.
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, DER, or USAF Test Pilot School academic credentials.
• Experience integrating software‑defined radios, content routing, or SDN architectures into legacy aircraft.
• Agile/SAFe certification and exposure to DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Rancher).