Avionic Engineering Architect III

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a senior-level Engineering Architect Level 3 (Avionic Systems) to lead, design, and integrate core avionics architecture across our world-class helicopter fleet—including the H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160 platforms. In this high-visibility role, you will own critical architecture decisions, driving system integration and airworthiness standards from early design concepts through flight test and FAA certification. Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent experience (4 years)
Have a minimum of 10 (ten) years of proven experience (or verifiable demonstrated equivalent) of aircraft systems design, development, integration and certification
Avionics architecture
Avionics system integration
System Engineering(e.g. ARP 4761 and ARP 4754)
Airworthiness (identification of rules to be applied)
Simulation
Flight safety (safety objectives definition)
Familiar with DO-297, DO-178 and DO-160

Nice To Haves

Masters in the above referenced degree
Human Machine Interface (HMI) (parameter to be displayed and open mechanism to be implemented)
Existing DER and/or ODA UM or existing capability to become DER and/or ODA UM
Familiarity with MBSE Cameo Systems, and AutoCAD software

Responsibilities

Define System/Integration architectures in accordance with engineering operation requirements as elaborated during offer phases to meet customer, airworthiness, general engineering standards and company requirements.
Design, integrate and approve the defined solutions
Validate design solutions by implementing simulation, modeling, predictive tools
Define and approve verification methods (analysis, tests…), elaborate verification program including general engineering aspects such as Function Hazardous Analysis, EMI:EMC, general environment, vibrations, thermal analysis (list not limited) and deliver the verification results to Airworthiness team
Coordinate with test center to define the test intention and expected test results
Optimize design solution to enhance the reuse of existing solutions
Participate in quoting and feasibility studies.
Design, develop, and review technical documents and engineering drawings needed to integrate avionics and electrical equipment, and their associated interfaces
Create and/or review Installation Instructions and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
Develop and verify Configuration Settings / Software Version Control documents
Develop and coordinate Technical Publications
Provide liaison support to various internal and external customers as required for support of aircraft integration and conformity efforts (suppliers, planning, industry, quality, etc.)
Present and communicate modifications and aircraft configuration during design reviews and other required presentations to various customers
Support the development of certification packages including certification plans, compliance checklists, and conformity inspection plans
Coordinate with FAA DERs and ODA Unit Members in support of certification requirements

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
Prescription coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages
Relocation assistance for qualified positions