CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States. Joining CS Group USA offers the opportunity to work on complex high-tech systems for prestigious aerospace manufacturers. The team operates primarily remotely across multiple U.S. states.
Job Description
We are seeking an Avionics Hardware Architect with expertise in DO-254 and airborne electronic hardware development to lead the architecture, design, and certification of safety-critical avionics systems.
The successful candidate will define and architect complete avionics hardware solutions from requirements through certification while working closely with systems and software engineering teams.
Location: The role can be onsite in Connecticut, hybrid, or fully remote.
Responsibilities
- Architect end-to-end avionics hardware systems from concept through certification and production.
- Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
- Lead airborne electronic hardware development activities in compliance with DO-254.
- Support certification audits and regulatory compliance activities.
- Assess and advise on the application of COTS in alignment with AC 20-152A.
- Define interfacing between hardware and FPGA, and between software and FPGA.
- Interpret PCB/CBA design considerations and constraints.
- Support definition and allocation of system-level and software requirements.
- Design and implement solutions for FPGA, ASIC, board-level, and embedded hardware efforts.
- Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and trade studies.
- Drive requirements traceability, verification planning, and validation activities.
- Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong avionics hardware development experience.
- At least 12 years of hands-on experience with DO-254 certification programs.
- Experience architecting complex avionics hardware systems throughout the product lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of airborne electronic hardware, FPGA and digital hardware development, hardware/software interfacing, and systems engineering methodologies.
- Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required; dual citizenship should be disclosed.
- Ability to travel approximately two to six weeks per year.
Additional Information
CS Group US values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits
- Annual cash bonus opportunity
- 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
- Training and professional development opportunities
- 6 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Vacation, sick time, and bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
- Optional spouse and child life insurance
- Whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave