PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - AVIONICS

AeroTEC Inc. • Seattle, WA

64d • $165,000 - $184,000

About The Position

AeroTEC is an aerospace engineering company providing a wide array of high-end services and turnkey solutions ranging from aircraft level analysis and design engineering, all the way to prototype flight testing and complete airworthiness certification. Our highly experienced aerospace engineering, testing, and program management teams work closely with customers to address their unique needs in a safe and cost-effective manner, utilizing proven in-house development methodologies and tools. AeroTEC seeks an experienced Principal Engineer - Avionics that will perform design, integration, test and certification tasks with the avionic systems across multiple aerospace programs.

Requirements

• Four (4) year degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or STEM).
• Other Engineering fields may be considered.
• 10+ years of proven relevant experience is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency and knowledge with aircraft documentation (required).
• Demonstratable working knowledge of avionic systems and their functions (IMA, Comm, Nav, FMS, Displays, Recorders, Air data, CAS, Antennae, Network, etc).
• U.S. Citizenship (required).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create and modify Avionics System Requirements.
• Create and review Certification Plans.
• Create and review Component Qualification Test Plans and Qualification Test Reports (QTP and QTR).
• Review qualification by similarity and/or analysis reports.
• Review system safety documents (PSSA, SFHA, AFHA, SSA and Particular Risk Analysis).
• Demonstratable working knowledge of relevant industry standards and guidelines to support design and certification needs (4754B, 4761A, DO-297, DO-254, DO-178, etc).
• Create, review and approve test procedures and their corresponding test reports.
• Design and modify avionics system architectures.
• Demonstratable working knowledge of avionic bus protocols (A664, Ethernet, CDMA, A429, A717, CAN, TTE, etc).
• Ability to select components and parts to support avionic system development or modification.
• Participate in and host Systems Design Reviews.
• Support the Supply Chain team by building relationships with system and component suppliers.
• Coordinate with certification authorities and DERs.
• Review and maintain a working knowledge of certification guidance material (AC, TSOs, FAR, CS, etc.) to achieve airworthiness and support certification efforts.
• Create, review and approve Interface Control Documents (ICD) at component, system and aircraft levels.
• Create, review and approve certification artifacts and compliance reports to support V&V efforts.
• Working knowledge of MBSE, simulation and system development tools and techniques.
• Create and review test plans to support Component Test, System Test (SIL & HIL) and Flight Test.
• Create, support and review Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI).
• Support Pre- and Post-Flight Test briefings.
• Review, support and monitor live flight test telemetry data.
• Process, analyze, and decompose post-flight test data.
• Define and develop actionable tasks that result from post-flight test findings.

Benefits

• AeroTEC is building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth. We invest in our people, supporting their career development by offering customized career development plans, in-house learning, mentorship, and up to $5,250.00/year in education reimbursement.
• We are committed to our employee’s well-being, providing Unlimited Time-Off (for salaried employees), employer paid premiums for our employees’ Health coverage (PPO/HDHP plans), Dental, $40,000 Life Insurance Policy, and complementary access to our Employee Assistance and Health Advocate Program’s.
• Additional Benefits include (but not limited to): 401(k) and Employer Match for the Employee, Vision, Additional Life Insurance Options, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cell Phone Cost Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, ID Watchdog, Legal Shield, and Perk Spot Discounts.
• Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, at AeroTEC we reward outstanding performance with quarterly bonus schemes (for salaried employees), manager’s bonuses (for management roles), and SIP (for sales positions). Positions may or may not qualify for sign-on bonus or relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees