Specialist Engineer, Fly Wire

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of FBW architecture to include:
  • Cockpit interfaces.
  • Actuation systems including electronic controllers.
  • Control surface LVDTs.
  • System health monitors.
• Integrate and test of FBW system and components using:
  • Test stands/benches.
  • Iron Bird.
  • Vehicle.
• LRU Supplier Technical Oversite:
  • Determine root cause of software issues and propose corrective actions.
  • Review supplier software development process, conduct audits and code reviews.
• Develop and maintain system Built-in-Test (BIT).
• Lead rigging of FBW system components.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.

• B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering).
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in Aerospace software development (architecture, requirements, etc.) and test experience including verification methods.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test experience.
• C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, LabVIEW, programming.
• Understanding of software development process for flight (DO-178).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
• Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas.

• Subject matter expertise with FBW flight control systems including fault-tolerant architectures.
• Subject matter expertise of aircraft flight control system operations with flight test and/or pilot experience a plus.
• Hands-on experience testing/troubleshooting electronics and electromechanical systems.
• Understanding of systems development process for flight (ARP-4754).
• Data analysis expertise using MATLAB, including frequency domain analysis (FFT, Bode plots, power spectra, etc.), Laplace domain methods (transfer functions), linear algebra (state-space systems).
• Modeling and simulation using Simulink.
• LabVIEW programming and test.
• Python scripting for test and data analysis.

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $–$. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

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