United Airlines · 8 hours ago
Avionics Engineer – Loadable Software
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $109K/yr
0+ years expUnited Airlines is a major airline that offers extensive travel and career growth opportunities. They are seeking an Avionics Engineer for the Loadable Software Group to provide engineering support for aircraft systems software, manage software distribution, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems software and maintenance programs, as well as operational engineering functions
Must be able to understand, analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of aircraft and their components
Should be able to logically approach problem-solving, define an aircraft maintenance program or configurations and ensure a safe and legal operation
As a United Engineer, you will also evaluate the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure a balance of cost, assets utilization
You will be responsible for working with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations
You could work in a variety of engineering departments based on current needs
Acquire, duplicate, distribute, recall, and purge aircraft software
Acquire and distribute various operational databases such as Navigation Databases, Terrain Databases, Moving Maps, etc. to Maintenance, and Simulators
Manage software distribution and installation paths
Manage software configuration database
Support new aircraft delivery through distribution and importing of software and software configuration
Manage and Administer Software libraries and Ground Based Software Tools
Develop and manage Airline Modifiable Information/User Modifiable Software
Author engineering authorization documents and log pages for software installation
Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverables for projects accomplished on both line and base aircraft, as well as maintenance program changes and technical specification revisions
Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency
Provide necessary support for certain aircraft software loading tools, such as Portable Data Loaders
Comply with all regulatory and United cybersecurity requirements to ensure software is maintained and distributed safely
Development and documentation of departmental procedures on Loadable Software Group processes
Qualification
Required
B.S Degree in Engineering, related technical field or equivalent experience
Entry level to 5 years of engineering experience
Engineering skill sets which can be applied to a range of aircraft avionics systems
Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop solutions, detailed level of project management for complex projects
Excellent verbal and technical writing skills needed
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Travel up to 20% may be required, including international travel
Preferred
Prior work experience with Aircraft Software and Distribution
Knowledge of FARS (especially 145, 25, and 121)
Ability to specify, install, and sustain specific avionics equipage for functionality, reliability, and life cycle management
Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Familiarity with Aircraft Network Security Programs (ANSP) or Aircraft Information Security Program (AISP)
Familiarity with industry standards such as DO-355, ARINC 645, ARINC 827, ARINC 835
Familiarity with special aircraft tooling such as Portable Data Loaders (PDL)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Flight privileges
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2026-02-07
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