Engineer, IPT - Propulsion & Mechanical Systems

Job Description
Engineer, IPT - Propulsion & Mechanical Systems (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering

Engineer, IPT Propulsion & Mechanical Systems

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support the Lead Engineer and the overall product development Integrated Product Team (IPT) in the propulsion systems discipline. This position will entail Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling, drawing creation and maintenance, propulsion systems analysis, test planning and reporting, and general shop-floor and experimental hangar coordination for propulsion installation and functionality.

E SSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Produce installation layouts, component designs, solid models, drawings, engineering orders (EOs) and specifications to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and Company standards

Prepare engineering data for FAA certification such as specifications, test plans, substantiation reports, and design configuration documents

Review data and support the process of selecting vendors for the purchase of components that meet specifications and design intent

Review and validate installations and components through simulation, analysis, and test data interpretation

Support production and/or experimental hangar personnel in the troubleshooting of assembly and operational problems

Understand program requirements and create designs to fulfill the program requirements

Support the IPT in the preparation of material for presentation at design and program reviews

Be knowledgeable and able to represent the PPMS discipline in various program reviews and flight test briefings

Perform other related duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will not have any direct supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the following section are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering

Minimum of three (3) years experience with propulsion systems installation development and certification

General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, analysis, testing, approval, as well as hands-on knowledge of FAA certification procedures and regulations, is required to perform the duties of this position

Proficiency in CAD modeling and design practices using Siemens NX and engineering configuration management using Teamcenter

Preferred:

An understanding and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 23

Pilot experience, airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanic, and/or understanding of flight crew duties and responsibilities is beneficial

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.

Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

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