Advanced Engine Avionics System Integration Engineering Lead
About The Position
This role provides engineering insight and leadership for the development, integration, and testing of an advanced engine controller for future spacecraft. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in avionics architecture and engine control system design and development. Key responsibilities include defining engine controller functionality, specifying sensors for control and safety systems, managing engine valve operations, commanding power distribution, establishing physical/electrical interfaces, and developing requirements documentation. The position also involves supporting make/buy decisions, integrating advanced propulsion systems across multiple controller devices, and leading work on instrumentation, harness, and ignition systems. Experience in testing and anomaly resolution is essential, along with supporting meetings and issue resolution.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 20 years of experience
- Knowledge of engine controller hardware and associated testing
- At least 20 years’ experience with the Avionics Systems
- Experience with engine test and verification closure processes
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
- Ability to write and execute avionics test procedures
- Ability to analyze test data for performance verification and anomaly resolution
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required
- STAR ID Required
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering insight and leadership for development, integration and test for an advanced engine controller for future spacecraft
- Provide definition of engine controller functionality
- Define sensors needed to Trigger control and safety systems
- Turn engine valves on/off and engine control valve settings based on specific conditions
- Command power distribution and control systems
- Establish physical/electrical interfaces
- Define interface inputs/outputs
- Continue the development of advanced engine controller requirements document
- Support the make/buy decision process for procurement vs a shift of effort to inhouse design/development/test organizations(s)
- Provide integration of advanced propulsion systems across multiple engine controller devices
- Lead work in the areas of instrumentation, harness and ignition systems integration as well as development and building of engine controller(s)
- Support standing meetings and resolution of issues that may arise
Benefits
- Wellness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Employee perks
- Flexible schedules
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
