Junior Engineer

Avion Solutions•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a Junior Engineer to support Cargo PO. This position is based in Huntsville, AL. The role involves providing technical expertise and support to the US Army Cargo Helicopters PO in the development and evaluation of aircraft systems. This includes engineering support in avionics management systems, communication, navigation, electronic warfare, voice/data recorders, and automatic flight control systems. Responsibilities also encompass research, analysis, and assessment of new technologies, assisting in test and evaluation activities, collaborating with stakeholders, supporting design reviews, and preparing technical documentation. The engineer will stay updated with industry trends and maintain effective communication with team members and customers. Participation in various technical review meetings and review of software-related issues in safety documentation are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Engineering, Science, or a related field, and 0-4 years of experience.
Solid understanding of engineering principles, systems integration, and testing methodologies.
Proficiency in utilizing engineering software tools, data analysis techniques, and statistical methods.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking to complex technical challenges.
Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time. US travel only.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Recent aerospace experience in Electrical/Avionics and Communication/Navigation integration in Army aviation systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and support to the US Army Cargo Helicopters PO in the development and evaluation of aircraft systems.
Provide engineering support in the areas of avionics management systems, communication, navigation, electronic warfare, voice/data recorders, and automatic flight control systems, to include Avionics system architecture design and analysis, Systems integration, Test, evaluation, and performance analysis, System maintenance and troubleshooting, Information Assurance, and Obsolescence management.
Conduct research, analysis, and assessment of new technologies, materials, and methodologies relevant to aircraft systems.
Assist in the planning and execution of test and evaluation activities for aircraft survivability equipment, including conducting data analysis and interpretation.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and milestones.
Support in design reviews and provide technical recommendations to ensure compliance with specifications and performance requirements.
Support the preparation and review of technical documentation, including reports, proposals, specifications, and test plans.
Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to aircraft survivability equipment.
Maintain effective communication with team members, project managers, and customers to provide timely updates on project progress and deliverables.
Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
Review software-related issues in safety documentation, such as System Safety Risk Assessment (SSRA), System Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), and Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
Provide test witnessing.
Review hardware, software, and systems test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
Review and research new source approvals for hardware and systems.
Review Modification Work Orders and other aircraft integration documentation.
Other duties as assigned.