Position: Senior Avionics Systems Engineer
Reports To: Design Manager
Status: Exempt
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
This person will work in the Engineering department Design Group with primary responsibilities in developing system requirements that meet certification and integration plans for avionics and aircraft electrical systems. Avionics integration, electrical and electronic design and integration, distilling system requirements for said programs, and documenting means of compliance for said programs. He/she will be responsible for coordinating efforts on electrical design projects as well as supporting vendor projects, various certification programs, and current production. Candidate will report to the Design Manager and work with the other Engineering groups.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Avionics/Electrical Integration:
Investigate Sales and Marketing requests for avionics installations and integrations. The integration may include working with other engineering departments to generate the necessary Type Design information, including technical manuals (e.g.: electrical/avionics material within the maintenance manuals and flight manuals). Program support will include system-level documentation of requirements, requirements tracking throughout the program, support of certification testing and compliance showing, documenting verification and validation of requirements at program close, and coordinating submittal of documentation with Certification Engineering.
- Product Changes and DCR Incorporation:
Make minor changes (including E.O.’s or drawing revisions, if necessary) as required to correct design issues raised by vendors, Production, Test, or the Production Liaisons. These changes must be coordinated through the Engineering system for proper release to the FAA, as required. Coordinate and support the certification efforts of major changes through the Engineering system for proper release to the FAA, as required.
Design components, systems, and subsystems for the helicopter. This includes electrical design and electro-mechanical design and installation of the components and systems. Will participate in drawing check/review; or coordinate such activities with the electrical draftsman when available.
- Engineering Liaison Support
Research of electrically-related production issues (including purchased items) or field related service issues, as required. Investigate issues, develop solutions, and determine impacts on short-term and long-term production and field support needs. Incorporate changes into designs when needed. Work with vendors on purchased items to resolve similar issues.
Conduct, review, and support FAA submittals of Electrical Load Analyses, Functional Hazard Assessments, and System Safety Assessments. Review and assess impact of vendor supplied software documentation. Prepare customer-specific optional schematics and Electrical Load Analyses; supplied with each aircraft.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- An advanced understanding of general aviation avionics, and rotorcraft or general aircraft systems.
- An advanced understanding of FAA rules, regulations, and certification processes.
- CAD skills required.
- Basic or advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum).
- Advanced electrical analyses experience.
- Superior problem solving and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Superior communication skills (verbal and written).
- An ability to work with people.
- An ability to work multiple projects and multi-task.
- A Degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- DER authority a plus.