Avionics Systems Integration Engineer III

Avionics Systems Integration Engineer III

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics CSC

Location Chicago, IL

Description

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems.

Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

** Summary*
* Develops and provides electrical/system component and installation design solutions required to support the installation design and certification of systems and equipment onboard commercial aircraft.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

+ Work within a project team to understand system architecture and functionality, as well as the integration and interaction of the system/equipment with the aircraft

+ Perform the necessary aircraft manual research to source power, identify and source the appropriate discrete and ARINC 429 signals from existing avionics LRU's onboard the aircraft, and identify open disconnect positions

+ Develop components and system installations to satisfy competing design requirements including: cost, schedule, manufacturability, etc.

+ Develop parts lists/Bills of Materials for piece-part, assembly and installation drawings

+ Develop pin-to-pin wire diagrams and the associated cable and harness manufacturing drawings needed to integrate the electrical system architecture from the LRU specifications/requirements, interconnectivity documents, and/or block diagrams

+ Produce piece-part, assembly and installation drawings requisite to effectively communicate manufacturing data and installation design

+ Develop work instructions based on electrical drawings

+ Conduct aircraft surveys to facilitate component and installation design as well as identify potential installation challenges associated with the existing aircraft structure and retrofit installs

+ Work with aircraft mechanical and installation teams to troubleshoot system installation and operation problems as well as support certification and operability testing

+ Regular mentoring of less senior employees

** Supervisory Responsibilities*
* This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

** Qualifications*
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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* Required:

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* + Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, or in a related technical and/or equivalent field

+ Familiarity and/or experience working with a 2D CAD package, preferably AutoCAD

+ Familiarity and/or experience developing piece-part, assembly and/or installation drawings

+ Experience in the aviation/aerospace

+ 5+ years of experience working on aircraft

** Competencies*
* To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

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** Analytical** - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
Collects and researches data;
Able to parse large amounts of data and distinguish the pieces with a large impact;
Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
Employs logic when solving problems.

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** Design** - Generates creative solutions;
Translates concepts and information into images;
Uses feedback to modify designs;
Demonstrates attention to detail;
Satisfies all requirements;
Finds optimal solutions to complicated problems.

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** Problem Solving** - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Consistently and continuously identifies ways to validate answers;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

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** Technical Skills** - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others;
Builds knowledge base from research and experience.

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** Interpersonal Skills** - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things;
Takes responsibility and ownership for mistakes.

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** Oral Communication** - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.

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** Written Communication** - Writes clearly,…