Engineer III, Avionics System Integration

Astronics

15h•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Develops and provides electrical and system component and installation design solutions to support the installation design and certification of systems and equipment onboard commercial aircraft. The role works within project teams to understand system architecture, functionality, and integration with aircraft, and develops design documentation and solutions for aircraft system installations. The position includes aircraft manual research, aircraft surveys, design and preparation of parts lists, wire diagrams, cable and harness drawings, piece-part and installation drawings, and work instructions. The engineer also supports troubleshooting, certification, and operability testing, and regularly mentors less senior employees. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, or a related technical or equivalent field; familiarity or experience with 2D CAD, preferably AutoCAD; familiarity or experience developing engineering drawings; aviation/aerospace experience; and at least five years of experience working on aircraft. The position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws, and employment is contingent on authorization to access those items under applicable law. The stated base salary range is $95,000 to $115,000 for positions in Illinois. The employee is also eligible for quarterly incentive compensation. Astronics CSC offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package. The work may involve designated areas requiring personal protective equipment; the noise level is moderate, and exposure to high-voltage electricity is possible.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical or equivalent field.
Familiarity with or experience working with a 2D CAD package, preferably AutoCAD.
Familiarity with or experience developing piece-part, assembly, and/or installation drawings.
Experience in aviation or aerospace.
At least five years of experience working on aircraft.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, specifications, data sheets, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate technical details, design concepts, analysis results, and substantiation verbally and in writing.
Ability to solve engineering and technical problems using logical and analytical approaches and verification techniques.
Intermediate PC skills and knowledge of internet and Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of electronic equipment.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, with strong time-management and organizational skills and the ability to meet deliverable timelines under dynamic schedule constraints.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Work within project teams to understand system architecture and functionality and how systems or equipment integrate and interact with the aircraft.
Research aircraft manuals to source power, identify and source appropriate discrete and ARINC 429 signals from existing avionics LRUs, and identify open disconnect positions.
Develop components and system installations that satisfy competing requirements, including cost, schedule, and manufacturability.
Develop parts lists and bills of materials for piece-part, assembly, and installation drawings.
Develop pin-to-pin wire diagrams and cable and harness manufacturing drawings to integrate electrical system architecture using LRU specifications and requirements, interconnectivity documents, and/or block diagrams.
Produce piece-part, assembly, and installation drawings to communicate manufacturing data and installation design.
Develop work instructions based on electrical drawings.
Conduct aircraft surveys to support component and installation design and identify potential installation challenges related to aircraft structure and retrofit installations.
Work with aircraft mechanical and installation teams to troubleshoot system installation and operation problems and support certification and operability testing.
Regularly mentor less senior employees.