What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Avionics Display Systems Engineer position at Executive Recruiting Group?
We are looking for an experienced avionics display systems engineer to lead the development and certification of the centralized main displays, head-up-display (HUD), electronic standby display, and time clock systems of the aircraft. This includes developing the requirements, system architecture, interface documents, validation & verification plans, certification plans, etc. This systems specialist engineer role will work with a team of design partner engineers, the tier-1 avionics system supplier, as well as interactions with other interfacing systems and partners.
Avionics System Engineer Responsibilities:
- Create system architecture, system descriptions, interface documents and drawings, system schematics, installation drawings, functional test requirements for production, test plans, and test reports for new and/or upgraded systems.
- Actively manage the development of system level and sub-system (component) level requirements, and their validation and verification according to ARP-4754A.
- Coordinate and manage development of system software and complex hardware with the Avionics supplier(s) according to DO-178 and DO-254.
- Lead certification related topics such as creation of certifications plans, responding to issue papers, and creation of FAA showing documents.
- Develop analysis and requirement material related to safety (ARP-4761), reliability, and maintainability of the systems.
- Assist the Avionics Lead Engineer to define and manage statement of work (SOW) activities for the design partner (Prime).
- Assist the Avionics Lead Engineer to define and manage RFPs, SOWs and deliverables for the system suppliers.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert of your technical areas by providing technical support to the aircraft program management for conceptual designs, requirement development, proposal evaluation, design evaluation.
- Champion and/or support change management for your technical areas through research, concepts, design reviews, trade studies, impact analysis, and implementation
- Show compliance to 14 CFR Part 25, FAA aircraft regulations, as well as applicable aircraft operation regulations.
- Research specifications for component selections. Work with suppliers, partners, and internal customers to assist with production and/or flight test, Witnessing tests, as well as investigating, troubleshooting, and resolution of build and test issues.
- Provide extensive coordination with suppliers, partners, and cross-functional teams.
- Interface with program customers, suppliers, and other engineering stakeholders
- Perform system analyses and trade studies as needed.
- Ensure system designs comply with allocated program and aircraft requirements.
- 10 years of experience in systems development on commercial aircraft.
- 5 years of avionics display systems development on commercial aircraft.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in avionics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related field.
- Strong knowledge of complex systems development process methodologies and associated practices. (e.g.: ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178, DO-254).
- Experience with the conceptual, preliminary design, and/or detailed design phases of the aircraft product development cycle is desired.
- Working knowledge of the FAA system safety and certification processes.
- Working knowledge of your technical area’s regulations, guidance, and standards for CFR Part 25 aircraft is preferred.
- Strong certification knowledge and experience with Part 25 desired (Part 23 is OK).
- Creative, curious, methodical and detail oriented.
- Works well in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Approach problem solving with a holistic view.
- Strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communication to suit the audience.
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams and companies.