Project Engineer I - Aerospace

Luminator Technology Group • Plano, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At Luminator Technology Group, we believe we are Better Together. We always put the Customer First, focus on achieving Results, strive to Be the Best, and foster a culture of Respect & Trust.

We are on a mission to innovate and revolutionize global transportation technology. Luminator is a global leader spanning over 85 countries and nearly 1,000 employees
Luminator is seeking a experienced Project engineer I for our Plano, TX headquarters site that will be responsible for leading the development, qualification, certification, and production release of aircraft LED lighting systems and electronic control systems for commercial and business aircraft.

The engineer serves as the primary technical interface between airframe OEM customers, internal engineering teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and certification organizations to ensure successful program execution from concept through production and entry into service.

This role includes ownership of technical schedule, product compliance, system performance, and engineering deliverables for interior and exterior aircraft lighting systems and associated control electronics. “Candidates must be located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.”

Requirements

• 3–5 years of aerospace engineering experience
• Experience with aircraft electrical or electronic systems
• Experience leading engineering development projects
• Familiarity with DO-160 environmental testing
• Knowledge of aerospace certification processes
• Ability to read electrical schematics, system diagrams, and engineering drawings
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aircraft lighting systems.
• Experience with LED drivers, power electronics, or lighting control systems.
• Familiarity with:
• ARINC 429
• CAN bus
• PWM dimming
• RS-485 or Ethernet aircraft networks
• Experience with DO-178 or DO-254 programs.
• Experience supporting FAA certification projects
• PMP or formal project engineering experience
• Experience working with OEM aircraft manufacturers

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering focal for customer aircraft lighting programs.
• Lead engineering activities from concept, development, qualification, certification, and production
• Develop and maintain engineering schedules and technical deliverables
• Track technical risks, action items, and program issues
• Support customer program reviews and technical interchange meetings
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams:
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Optical
• Software
• Certification
• Manufacturing
• Lead development of aircraft lighting and control systems including:
• Cabin LED lighting systems
• Emergency lighting systems
• Cockpit lighting
• Exterior LED lighting
• Logo lights
• Power supplies and LED drivers
• Dimming and network control systems
• Define system architecture, interfaces, and requirements
• Lead certification efforts in coordination with certification engineers and DERs/ODA
• Support compliance to:
• 14 CFR Part 23 / 25 / 27 / 29
• DO-160 Environmental Qualification
• DO-178 Software
• DO-254 Complex Electronic Hardware
• ARP4754A System Development
• ARP4761 Safety Assessment
• Review and comment on certification documentation:
• Certification plans
• Requirements documents
• Test plans and procedures
• Compliance & Qualification reports
• Safety analysis (FHA, FMEA, FTA)
• Support certification testing and conformity inspections.
• Plan and support environmental qualification testing per DO-160:
• Plan and support environmental qualification testing per DO-160:
• Temperature and altitude
• Vibration/shock/EMI/EMC/Power Input/Waterproofness/Dust
• Support photometric and optical testing for lighting performance
• Support system integration testing.
• Review and comment on qualification test reports
• Support transition from development into production
• Review and approve engineering changes
• Support production issues, MRB, and root cause investigations
• Work with manufacturing on production test requirements and acceptance testing
• Support supplier technical issues and component obsolescence
• Support field issues and airline/OEM service engineering requests

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with career growth potential.
• Generous time off: Vacation and wellness time, 10 paid observed company holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
• Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.
• Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401k match through Vanguard
• Benefits effective on Day One.

What This Job Offers

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