Senior Systems Engineer at Gogo – Broomfield, Colorado

Gogo
Broomfield, CO United States
Full time
R4030

We will be accepting applications through February 6, 2026 or until filled.

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The Gogo Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading engineers in many aspects of the systems engineering domain. This includes the development of system architecture, design, and specifying system and subsystem requirements for aviation telecommunications equipment.

This is an extremely exciting time at Gogo, where our newest products are enabling us to provide real-time world class support and customization unlike anything else in business aviation. This role is an integral part of taking our foundational work to the next level and using our data-rich ground systems to continually push the limits of what is possible in aviation – both on the ground and in the air.

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION SYSTEM ENGINEERING TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Work with a cross functional teams to define new product features, including capture, analysis, articulation and execution of requirements from Product Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Support teams ranging from avionics equipment to based back-office systems
• Effectively communicate design guidance, architecture, and requirements to engineering teams to implement
• Act as a liaison and interpreter between business units, technology teams and support teams
• Resolve conflicts around best technical approach and guide teams toward the right solution
• Serve all systems engineering functions from requirements and architecture to verification and validation on avionics-based systems and back-office systems
• Contribute to the specification and design of subsystems and equipment covering avionics, telecommunication systems, and back-office systems
• Provide system, software, and hardware requirements development, and system design and detailed design for new products
• Develop a thorough understanding of the business processes, technical designs and specifications in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Create efficient and effective test plans and participate in test campaigns ranging from lab, end user acceptance, and flight campaigns

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 4-7 years’ systems engineering experience
• 3 years’ experience with avionics, avionics integration, or other similar aerospace applications
• 3 years’ experience with verification and validation

Required Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Working systems engineering experience
• Experience leading technical programs, conducting requirements analysis, and decomposing product requirements into system, software, and hardware requirements
• Working experience with FAA (DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254) objectives
• Experience developing embedded hardware or software products
• Experience working in a configuration-controlled environment
• Skills creating architecture diagrams and process flows, using Visio or LucidChart
• Experience with integrating, verifying, and/or validating complex systems comprised of multiple sub-systems.

Preferred Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Ability to function within a team with extraordinary harmony.
• Experience with business processes in a product delivery organization
• Experience working with Business management systems (PLM, CRM, ERP systems) and how they affect product delivery and lifecycle
• Knowledge of avionics systems and their interrelation and interconnection
• Practical experience with wireless technologies such as 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, CDMA, LTE, DVB-S.
• Expertise with ARINC 429 data communication

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay:

112,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:

Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:

Yes

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

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Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability. 

The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).