Systems Engineer in Hood River

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Description: ANPC is a global supplier of precision approach guidance and area surveillance solutions aimed at improving the safety and capacity of civil and military aviation for customers on all seven continents. Our transponder-based solutions are designed to serve airfields where others cannot. We are a team of extraordinary professionals working together to perform an important mission to uniquely serve airports with terrain, obstacles and other challenges that no other business can provide.
Job Summary
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate mission-critical engineering systems for the Aerospace industry. This role is central to our product development lifecycle—spanning from initial concept and product use definition to rigorous integration testing and formal design reviews. You will be responsible for ensuring our hardware and software systems are high-performing, safe, and fully certifiable.
Essential Job Functions
•\tDevelop and maintain robust requirements using ANPC’s management processes for safety-critical systems. Evaluate customer and operational needs to define performance, functional, and regulatory requirements.
•\tPerform comprehensive system safety assessments to determine safety assurance levels (DALs) and ensure all defined safety objectives are met.
•\tDevelop integrated software and hardware architectures. Lead system partitioning, define complex interfaces, and establish clear use cases.
•\tModel and analyze overall system performance. Maintain rigorous top-down and bottom-up traceability from requirements through to final verification.
•\tPerform design analysis for proof-of-concept validation. Develop, execute, and document system verification testing to ensure designs meet all functional and operational requirements.
•\tCoordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering functions to allocate lower-level requirements and drive technical alignment.
•\tDevelop and optimize internal systems engineering processes and provide direct support for formal certification activities.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
•\tBS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical equivalent.
•\tAt least 5 years of professional systems engineering experience in the aerospace or defense sector.
•\tDemonstrated experience in software development and a deep familiarity with software architecture.
•\tProven ability to develop and partition complex hardware and software architectures.
•\tProfessional experience with product certifications; FAA certification experience is highly .
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
•\tExceptional ability to read, write, and interpret technical documents (contracts, manuals, corporate documents) and communicate effectively with management, customers, and internal teams.
•\tA positive, professional approach to problem-solving and a commitment to incorporating company values into all responsibilities.
Nice to have:
•\tPractical experience with software/hardware development guidelines, specifically:
o\tSoftware: RTCA DO-178C / RTCA DO-278A
o\tHardware: RTCA DO-254
o\tSafety/Systems: ARP4761A
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; talk and hear at normal room levels; using hands to finger, grasp, and feel; repetitive motion; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; lift, push, carry, or pull up to 20 pounds. While traveling, work will be conducted outdoors, which may involve exposure to varying weather conditions including rain, snow, heat and cold. The role may require physical activity including lifting equipment, climbing ladders and navigating uneven terrain.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in both office and field settings. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate, with exposure to typical office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. In contrast, the fieldwork environment at customer sites may vary significantly, with exposure to high-traffic areas and the need to adhere to strict safety protocols. Employees will collaborate with diverse teams, including engineers and airport personnel, in various cultural settings, enhancing adaptability and communication skills. The role requires flexibility to work in different environments, often under varying conditions, while maintaining a focus on safety and efficiency.
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:
•\t401(k) plan with match with immediate vesting.
•\tComprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/ support plans, pet insurance.
•\tAccess to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care).
•\tGenerous paid time off including 4 weeks of vacation per year, 11 paid company holidays, which includes a winter company shutdown from Christmas to New Year’s.