Avionics and Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineer

Avionics and Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineer

Wichita, KS

Full time

Onsite

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepare engineering drawings for the installation of avionics and electrical equipment and wire harnesses using computer based drafting tools (CATIA V6).
• Assist in wiring diagram and harness assembly preparation using computer-based wiring software (Mentor Graphics).
• Assist in writing test plans, conformity requests, functional tests, and compliance reports.
• Assist in production and field support including design evaluations, troubleshooting, and root-cause and corrective action analyses.
• Work alongside other organizations from engineering, customer service, ISC, flight test, and airworthiness to support a broad range of projects by providing your technical expertise.
• Perform advanced electrical and avionics design and integration analysis requiring frequent application of mechanical engineering principles.
• Prepare certification documentation including certification plans, ground and flight test plans and certification reports showing avionics and electrical systems compliance with 14 CFR Part 23/25
• Evaluate and analyze avionics and electrical system design for completion of function hazard assessments and system safety assessments
• Participate in the development and improvement of the team’s processes and tools.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or other related Engineering field
• Relative mechanical, avionics, or electrical engineering experience is preferred.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with avionics and electrical system design to the requirements of CFR 14 Part 23/25 is desired.
• Experience with CATIA component and assembly design and drafting is strongly desired. CATIA V6 is preferred.
• Experience with computer-aided wiring diagram and harnessing software is desired. Mentor Graphics is preferred.
• Experience with electrical wiring, harnessing, and manufacturing is strongly desired.
• Experience with a PLM system is desired. ENOVIA is preferred.
• Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Time management skills are required to work multiple concurrent projects of various size and scope.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint are required, Visio experience is desired.
• Design knowledge of electrical bonding criteria, thermal cooling requirements for electronic equipment, EMI shielding, and High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) / Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL) installation criteria is considered a plus.