Explore Avionics Engineer Jobs

Avionics engineers design, integrate, test, and maintain the electronic systems that help aircraft operate safely and reliably. Their work can span navigation, communications, flight controls, radar, displays, and onboard computing across commercial aviation, defense, aerospace, and space programs. Explore vetted Avionics Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where listed positions pay $100,000 or more.

What Avionics Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but may include developing system architectures, selecting components, analyzing requirements, integrating hardware and software, troubleshooting issues, and documenting engineering decisions. Engineers also collaborate with systems, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and safety teams throughout a product’s lifecycle.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, along with relevant experience in avionics or other safety-critical systems. Useful capabilities may include systems engineering, embedded systems, electronic circuit design, requirements management, verification and validation, and familiarity with industry standards and certification processes. Specific requirements depend on the role, employer, and program.

Industries and Career Paths

Avionics engineers work for aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, defense contractors, airlines, maintenance and repair organizations, and suppliers of aerospace systems. Career paths can lead to senior engineering, technical leadership, systems architecture, program management, or specialized roles in areas such as flight controls, navigation, communications, and certification.

Find Avionics Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse Avionics Engineer listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and employers. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities aligned with their expertise and career goals.

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$90K - $115K *

Deliver expert-level service on CT, MR, and X-ray equipment, ensuring optimal performance through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs across healthcare facilities in a multi...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$183K - $206K *

Transform AI observability by developing end-to-end capabilities, architecting data models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into agent performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by driving growth strategies in defense IT and ISR systems. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape opportunities and manage a robust pipeline across key Air Force mission areas a...

Ohio, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $118K *

Transform your sales career by driving growth and building relationships with reseller partners in the Public Sector. Leverage your expertise to develop strategic account plans and deliver innovative...

Chandler, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $158K *

Contribute to the security of critical Oracle systems by designing and implementing cyber controls. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, support testing phases, and produce quality deliverable...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $139K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

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Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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Phoenix, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative routing solutions for enterprise-scale contact centers. Design and build a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high a...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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Ottawa, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate the future of enterprise contact centers by designing a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high performance and scalability in...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer the future of contact center technology by developing a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high availability and performance i...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collaborating with cross...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's designing and building a cutting-edge routing platform for enterprise contact centers. Develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, ensuring high availa...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of security and cloud infrastructure, leading a team to optimize AWS environments, implement DevSecOps practices, and enhance automation for secure software del...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $270K *

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Santa Clara, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team of expert engineers to innovate a Kubernetes resource management platform, enhancing DevOps productivity and addressing complex engineering problems in a dynamic environment...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an avionics engineer do?question toggle

    An avionics engineer designs, integrates, tests, or supports electronic systems used in aircraft and spacecraft, such as navigation, communications, flight controls, and onboard displays.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for avionics engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for a degree in electrical, aerospace, computer engineering, or a related discipline, plus relevant engineering experience. Requirements vary by employer and position.

  • What industries hire avionics engineers?question toggle

    Employers include aerospace and aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, airlines, space companies, and aerospace suppliers or maintenance organizations.

  • What skills are useful for an avionics engineer?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include systems engineering, embedded systems, electronics, requirements analysis, integration, troubleshooting, and verification and validation. Some positions also require familiarity with aerospace standards and certification.

  • How can I find Avionics Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Avionics Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific compensation, experience, and location details.