Sr. Engineer, IPT - Electrical & Avionics Systems (Full Time)

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Job Description: Sr. Engineer IPT - Electrical & Avionics Systems

Full Time

Department: All Openings

JOB TITLE: Sr. Engineer IPT Electrical & Avionics

DEPARTMENT GRADE: REPORTS TO 4126 M5 - M6 Lead Engineer IPT Electrical & Avionics Systems

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support the Electrical & Avionics Lead Engineer and the overall product development Integrated Product Team IPT in the electrical avionics and software engineering discipline. This position will entail successful integration of electrical and avionics systems into current and proposed new aircraft designs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create and revise system specifications, system schematics, wiring diagrams, and component installation drawings.
• Review equipment manufacturer installation manuals for the integration of components into the aircraft design.
• Research component specifications for installation into aircraft with the appropriateness of design and installation and with respect to environmental considerations.
• Work with internal and external customers to provide investigation, analysis, and troubleshooting and resolution of issues.
• Create and revise System Description and Requirements Documents.
• Create and revise Part 23 Certification Documentation, FHA PSSA SSA AVEL Substantiation reports, Test Plans and Reports, PSCPs, etc.
• Generate high-quality test plans, reports, and substantiation documents.
• Participate in general IPT project meetings as required during the development of a specific project.
• Support other IPT disciplines as required in the preparation of material for presentation at design and program reviews.
• Conduct software bench testing, validation testing, as well as support all aspects of ground and flight testing for electrical and avionics related aspects of the program.
• Be responsible for qualification test requirements definition, test plan creation, test setup, and test article conformity activities, test execution, test results gathering, processing, and test report creation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the following section are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 10 years of experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows file operations and Microsoft Office, and be adept at data entry into existing spreadsheets and/or creating new spreadsheets
• Familiarity with 3D and 2D CAD and Schematic Design Mentor Graphics Capital Harness and Siemens NX preferred
• Fault Tree Software Windchill preferred
• An understanding and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations FAR Part 23 and associated guidance material as it pertains to this technical discipline is preferred
• Ability to be able to move in and out of the office/plant without restrictions during on-airplane troubleshooting activities
• Familiarity with Garmin G3000 avionic system software and/or aircraft integration is beneficial

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.