Avionics System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for research, analysis, planning, design, development, and testing of corporate aviation aircraft electrical systems
• Assists in quoting, planning, and creating interface documents in support of aircraft modifications
• Assembles aircraft data installation documents
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and the avionics modification teams
• Prior knowledge of installations, modifications and the fabrication of wiring and electrical components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, engineering drawings is required
• Assist with planning and routing of wiring harness maps and/or mock-ups
• Assist with fabricating test cabling and bench test components
• Assist avionics modification teams with power on checks, configuration, check out, and aircraft delivery to end customer
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor
• Helps maintain company owned Supplemental Type Certificate(s) and approved designs
• Interfaces and maintains good working relationships with vendors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (BSEE or BSEET) in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
• 4 years minimum of Electrical/Systems Design experience in Aviation
• NCATT certification is a plus
• Exposure to aircraft modifications (AMT, repairman, A&P, etc), FAA and aircraft OEM standard practices, and FAA certification is highly desired
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (14 CFR Part 21, 23, 25, 145)
• FAA DER in Electrical Systems is preferred
• Ability to work in and around the aircraft and tight spaces (avionics bays, etc)
• Flexibility with shift work
• Travel will be required (less than 20%)
• Familiar with standard aircraft wiring practices and standard avionics shop practices
• Familiarity with fabrication and/or install basic avionics and electrical systems in aircraft
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experienced in AutoCAD for electrical design