Gilat

Systems IV&V Engineering Manager – Avionics

Pacific Beach, San Diego County

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About the role

  • Anywhere on the planet and in space, we bring Boundless Communications.
  • At Gilat Satellite Networks, (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) we're not just shaping the future of satellite communications-we're transforming how the world connects.
  • From bridging the digital divide to powering in-flight connectivity and delivering combat-proven advanced SATCOM solutions, we're driving deep-tech satellite innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of customer, system and component level test plans and cases for airborne and ground‑based avionics applications.
  • Design, develop, and manage system integration, verification, and validation infrastructure.
  • Own the system delivery for the overall system, including hardware and software elements, ensuring commitments for quality are met.
  • Lead resolution of technical challenges encountered during integration and verification phases.
  • Support certification and compliance activities by ensuring proper requirements traceability, verification planning, test execution, and documentation.
  • Develop long‑range technical roadmaps covering platforms, architectures, tools, testing strategies, and documentation needs.
  • Develop tools to enhance qualification tech data packages by the use of automation
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Systems Engineering team, fostering a strong safety‑first and quality‑driven engineering culture.
  • Manage the team's budget and support major technical and investment decisions.
  • Act as the primary interface with internal and external hardware and software development teams, alignment with partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in systems and/or software engineering within avionics or aerospace environments, including leadership or technical lead responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated experience with avionic systems and certification frameworks, such as DO‑160 and system‑level certification processes.
  • Strong understanding of avionics system and software architectures, with the ability to define cohesive hardware/software solutions.
  • Experience with single board computers and architectures including x86 and ARM, with the ability to assess performance and capability tradeoffs.
  • Experience with common avionics and aerospace I/O interfaces, such as Ethernet, ARINC 429, CAN bus, RS‑232/422/485, discrete lines/gpios, and/or related data buses.
  • Hands-on experience with Ethernet, IP, and web-based networking

Compensation

  • Define annual objectives, conduct performance reviews, and identify training and development needs.

Company info

  • We are Gilat.
  • Serve as a technical authority and advisor to management and customers on avionics systems IV&V topics.

Equal opportunity

  • Gilat Stellar Blu provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
  • SBS also takes affirmative action as required by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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