Aircraft Subsystems Architect Engineer

SOGECLAIR • Wichita, KS

6h

About The Position

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING is seeking an Aircraft Subsystems Architect Engineer to translate high-level customer requirements into specific platform and product requirements. This role involves developing functional requirements and interfaces for mission management systems and integrating sensing and communication subsystems. The architect will own the mission system architecture, including designing roadmaps, performing trade studies, developing Concepts of Operations, and elaborating requirements and interfaces throughout the program lifecycle. They will lead the architecture through design phase milestones, conduct solution tradeoff studies, and communicate architectures across engineering disciplines. The role also includes defining Validation & Verification activities, developing specifications for and integrating supplier solutions, engaging in new business pursuits, and developing data-based observations for senior leadership. A key aspect of this role is participating in the development of the Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and applying Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) concepts.

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 (e.g., ARP4754, ARP4761).
• Familiarity with NATO Standardization Agreement STANAG 4671 and 4586.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Approach problem solving with a holistic view.
• Strong communication skills and can easily tailor 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• International and multicultural work environment
• Access to internal mobility opportunities
• Continuous training
• RRSP (with employer contribution)
• Group insurance (50% employer coverage)
• Telecare
• 5 personal days
• An additional week off during the holiday season

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior