Aircraft Subsystems Architect Engineer

SOGECLAIR•Wichita, KS

About The Position

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING strengthens and develops engineering projects within the group, characterized by a diversity of expertise areas. As a human-scale company, SOGECLAIR and its expert teams offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from R&D phases to service support. With over 60 years of expertise, SOGECLAIR is a provider of innovative solutions for more sustainable and safer mobility. Present internationally, SOGECLAIR has expanded its expertise beyond borders, thus enhancing its capacity to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide. This role involves working with customers, sales, program managers, and systems engineers to translate high-level customer requirements into specific and detailed platform and product requirements. The position requires owning the mission system architecture, applying Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) concepts, and participating in the development of the Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy.

Requirements

More than 10 years of relevant experience in Mission Management Systems development, Command & Control Communications and Sensor, integration and certification.
Strong knowledge of complex systems development process methodologies and associated practices. (ex: ARP4754, ARP4761).
Familiarity with NATO Standardization Agreement STANAG 4671 and 4586.
Open minded, curious, rigorous and methodical.
Wish to develop your systems engineering capabilities.
Strive for harmonious cohesive teamwork and support knowledge sharing amongst team members.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Approach problem solving with a holistic view.
Strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communication to suit the audience.
Possess a university degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
Solid understanding of aircraft systems, system development, industry specific certification processes.

Responsibilities

Work with customers, sales, program managers and systems engineers to translate high level customer requirements into specific and detailed platform and product requirements.
Develop functional requirements and interfaces for the mission management system and integration of the sensing and communication sub-systems.
Own the mission system architecture from designing roadmaps, performing trade studies, developing Concept of Operations, elaborating requirements and interfaces throughout the life-cycle of the program.
Lead the architecture through design phase milestones including Critical Design Reviews and Critical Integration Reviews.
Conduct solution tradeoff studies that lead to the definition of the product.
Communicate architectures and configurations across engineering disciplines.
Define the Validation & Verification activities from concept to execution including the associated documentation.
Develop Specifications for and integrate potential suppliers/vendors solutions.
Engage in new business pursuits including white papers and proposals.
Develop data-based observations and recommendations that will be presented to senior leadership.
Participate in the development of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and Implementation.
Apply Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) concepts.