Systems Engineer

🔷 Duluth, GA (Onsite) | Aerospace & Avionics

🔷 9/80 Schedule Available – Every Other Friday Off

Launch Your Aerospace Engineering Career on Technology That Flies�

Every day, pilots around the world rely on avionics systems to navigate safely, make critical decisions, and operate aircraft efficiently. At Universal Avionics, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the technologies that make those missions possible.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career engineer who is eager to learn, grow, and gain exposure to the full lifecycle of avionics systems development while working alongside experienced engineering professionals in a collaborative aerospace environment.

🔷The Opportunity

At Universal Avionics, we develop advanced avionics, enhanced vision systems, and intelligent cockpit technologies that improve aviation safety and situational awareness worldwide.

For more than 40 years, Universal Avionics has been a trusted innovator in aerospace technology, supporting commercial airlines, business aviation, cargo operations, and special mission aircraft around the globe. As part of Elbit Systems, we combine the agility of a collaborative engineering organization with the strength and global reach of a leading aerospace and defense company.

We are seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer 1 to join our Systems Engineering team in Duluth, Georgia. This entry-level engineering role provides hands-on exposure to requirements development, testing, certification activities, systems integration, and product verification for real-world avionics systems.

Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you'll help ensure that advanced avionics products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and the highest standards of safety and reliability.

🔷What You'll Do

• Contribute to the development and verification of advanced avionics systems throughout the product lifecycle
• Support requirements development, traceability, and compliance activities for aerospace products
• Participate in laboratory testing, integration activities, and product validation efforts
• Assist in demonstrating compliance with industry, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Collaborate with hardware, software, database, and systems engineering teams to support product development
• Support certification-related documentation and engineering deliverables
• Participate in troubleshooting, issue resolution, and product improvement initiatives
• Contribute to technical reviews, product team meetings, and engineering discussions
• Help support field service, customer support, and operational questions related to assigned products
• Gain exposure to aviation standards, certification processes, and aerospace engineering best practices

🔷What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Curiosity and desire to learn complex aerospace systems and technologies
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into organized engineering work products
• Exposure to software development, programming, modeling, or systems engineering concepts is beneficial
• Experience with C, C++, MATLAB, or similar engineering tools is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Passion for aviation, technology, and continuous learning

🔷Why Engineers Love Working Here

• Work on real avionics products used in aircraft around the world
• Gain exposure to the complete systems engineering lifecycle
• Learn from experienced aerospace engineers and technical leaders
• Participate in meaningful projects that impact aviation safety and performance
• Collaborative environment that supports professional growth and development
• Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career
• Innovation-focused culture backed by the strength of a global aerospace organization

🔷What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivers high-quality engineering work products and documentation
• Demonstrates growth in systems engineering knowledge and technical capability
• Effectively collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams
• Successfully supports testing, verification, and compliance activities
• Contributes to project milestones and schedule commitments
• Develops a strong understanding of avionics systems and certification requirements
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks while seeking opportunities to learn and improve

🔷Our Mindset & Core Values

✨ Innovation

We advance avionics technology through creative engineering and continuous improvement.

✨ Excellence

We hold ourselves to high standards in quality, reliability, and execution.

✨ Resilience

We solve complex technical challenges in demanding aerospace environments.

✨ “Yes, I Can” Ownership

We value engineers who are proactive, collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

🔷Benefits & Perks

Benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with safe harbor match within 60 days
• 9/80 work schedule option
• Every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• And more

🔷Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Duluth, Georgia due to the hands-on nature of avionics systems development, laboratory testing, product integration, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

🔷Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for an opportunity to launch your engineering career while working on innovative aerospace technologies that impact aircraft operations around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more: UniversalAvionics.com

Universal Avionics' products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR requirements. Employment eligibility may depend on work authorization and citizenship status in accordance with these regulations.