Avionics Systems Integration Engineer / Architect

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a visionary Avionics Systems Integration Engineer / Architect to serve as the technical mastermind behind the brains of our world-class aircraft. In this role, you won't just be managing systems—you’ll be actively specifying, designing, and integrating the critical global architecture for our legendary fleet, including the H125, H130, H135, H145, and H160. 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 support to our 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

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent technical degree or relevant experience.
7 years of experience (or verifiable demonstrated equivalent) of aircraft systems design, development, integration and certification.
10% Domestic and International travel availability.
Avionic architecture and electrical systems knowledge.
System Engineering ARP 4754, Do 160
Simulation
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition ( for example aU.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Onsite: 100% - Daily except when on travel.
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily
Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture occasionally
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice rarely
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily
Personal Protective Equipment required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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.
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 EMI: EMC, general environment, vibrations, thermal analysis (list not limited) and deliver the verification results to the Airworthiness team.
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.
Provide liaison support to various internal and external customers as required for support of aircraft integration and conformity efforts (suppliers, planning, industry, quality, etc.)
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 insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility