Electrical​/Avionics Engineer

Overview

This position reports to the Engineering Manager in the Engineering department Design Group. The Electrical/Avionics Engineer performs avionics integration, electrical and electronic design and integration, and installation design for electrical components and systems for the aircraft. The person will coordinate efforts on electrical design projects, support vendor projects, various certification programs, and current production. The candidate will work with other Engineering groups and may be encouraged to apply for FAA Systems DER if they do not already have the qualification.

Position:
Electrical/Avionics Engineer

Reports To:

Engineering Manager
Department:
Engineering
Wage Range:

• Avionics/Electrical Integration:
  Investigate Sales and Marketing requests for avionics installations and integrations. Coordinate and integrate avionics installations and other electrical installations according to the Customer Sales Build Order. Ensure changes are coordinated through the Engineering system for proper release to the FAA, as required. The integration may include working with other engineering departments to generate Type Design information, including technical manuals (e.g., electrical/avionics material within the maintenance manuals and flight manuals).
• Product Changes:
  Make minor changes (including E.O.s or drawing revisions, if necessary) to correct design issues raised by vendors, Production, Test, or Production Liaisons. Coordinate through the Engineering system for proper release to the FAA, as required. Coordinate and support the certification efforts of major changes through the Engineering system for proper release to the FAA, as required.
• Component/System Design:
  Design components, systems, and subsystems for the helicopter, including electrical design and electro-mechanical design and installation. The electrical/avionics engineer may create drawings and participate in drawing check/review, or coordinate such activities with the electrical draftsman when available.
• DCR Incorporation:
  Research and incorporate Drawing Change Requests (DCRs) as appropriate. Coordinate through the Engineering system for proper release to the FAA, as required.
• Engineering Liaison Support:
  Research electrically-related production issues (including purchased items) or field-related service issues. Investigate issues, develop solutions, determine impacts on short-term and long-term production and field support needs, incorporate changes into designs when needed, and work with vendors on purchased items to resolve issues.
• Electrical Analyses:
  Conduct, review, and support FAA submittals of Electrical Load Analyses, Functional Hazard Assessments, and System Safety Assessments. Review and assess the impact of vendor-supplied software documentation. Prepare customer-specific optional schematics and Electrical Load Analyses; these are supplied with each aircraft.

• A basic or advanced understanding of general aviation avionics, and rotorcraft or general aircraft systems.
• A basic or advanced understanding of FAA rules, regulations, and certification processes.
• CAD Skills Required. Basic or advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum).
• Basic or advanced electrical analyses experience.
• Superior problem solving and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Superior communication skills (verbal and written).
• An ability to work with people.
• An ability to work multiple projects and multi-task.
• A Degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) is desirable.