Engineer IV, Avionics System Integration

Astronics

14h • $105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Develops and provides electrical and system component and installation design solutions required to support the installation design and certification of systems and equipment onboard commercial aircraft. Works within project teams to understand system architecture, functionality, and aircraft integration, and supports design, installation, troubleshooting, certification, and testing. The role also serves as an electrical engineering subject matter expert, providing technical guidance on complex issues and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical or equivalent field.
• Familiarity with or experience using 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 10 years of experience working on aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, product and component specifications, data sheets, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate technical details, design concepts, analysis results, and substantiation verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve practical, technical, and engineering problems using logical and analytical approaches, assumptions, and verification techniques.
• Intermediate PC skills and knowledge of the Internet and Microsoft Office applications, plus 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 perform the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work within project teams to understand system architecture and functionality, and how systems and equipment integrate and interact with the aircraft.
• Research aircraft manuals to source power, identify and source appropriate discrete and ARINC 429 signals from existing aircraft avionics LRUs, and identify open disconnect positions.
• Develop components and system installations that meet 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 that effectively 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 challenges involving existing 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.
• Mentor and pair-program with junior and mid-level engineers to develop their technical skills and promote engineering best practices.
• Serve as the core electrical engineering subject matter expert, providing definitive technical guidance and resolving high-complexity issues across the organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary critical illness insurance
• Accident prevention and hospital indemnity coverage
• 401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3% of eligible wages and a possible annual discretionary contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Paid time off
• Volunteer time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Quarterly incentive compensation bonus

What This Job Offers

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