What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCA Technical Liaison Officer position at Thales Aerospace Communications?
Purpose
- Thales Aerospace Communications (AEC) is actively developing avionics proposition towards Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA).
- AEC R&D teams mainly located in Europe and South Africa, needing permanent technical relay close to BCA teams.
- Technical perimeter encompasses AEC avionics activities; Connectivity, SATCOM, Audio Radio Management, Lighting (ext.) and antennas.
- The technical Liaison Officerwill incarnate BCA voice from a technical stand point during bid phases, Products roadmaps and R&T, targeting both RFI/RFP for avionics and Boeing future cleansheet Aircraft.
Mission
- Identify BCA expectations for its future Aircraft towards AEC avionics activities, as well as for AEC’s product strategy on existing BCA programs (737 Max, 777X, 787, KC 46).
- Promote AEC solutions and Products.
- Analyse AEC technical proposals and roadmaps from BCA standpoint.
- Identify Key BCA technical contacts and organize contact plan with AEC teams.
- Perform day-to-day liaison tasks between BCA’s and AEC’s engineering teams.
Skills, Qualifications en Experience
- Avionics R&D, including certification standards, ARP & Dos.
- Aviation Communications, Radio, Audio Radio Management, appreciated.
- Significant experience in Avionics development with or within BCA (> 5 years).
- Significant experience in Avionics development (>= 10 years).
Salary : $145,000 - $155,000