Avionics Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works under only general direction.  Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.  Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Communicates with organizational management regarding scheduling, risk, and cost factor relating to engineering issues.
• Communicates organizational needs, oversees employee’s performance, provides guidance, support, and identifies development needs for the engineering department.
• Design/generate schematics, wiring diagrams, harness assembly, and electrical reports with goal of performing on time and under budget.
• Liaison with avionics technicians to resolve installation issues and support systems checkout.
• Stays informed of new technologies, trends, and regulations in avionics and electrical engineering.
• Develop and implement new processes and design practices to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Works to the criteria of design proposals, Customer Specifications and requirements.
• Researches design proposals, specifications, and requirements. Analyzes data and applies to product designs.
• Supports team members and helps ensure that established goals and deadlines are met.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Avionics Engineers.
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.  Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Keeps Project Manager informed of status and significant problems.
• Supports the quality management system and quality objectives.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with organization staff and management.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with customers, suppliers, and outside contacts.
• Progresses in job knowledge and skill required to bring added value to the organization.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Support avionics in software loading testing, and troubleshooting of installed avionics and electrical systems for conformity

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree accepted, Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred.
• Possesses 8 years of experience as an Avionics Engineer, preferably with direct experience in avionics systems certification.
• Experience in CAD, AutoCAD, or its equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with avionics system approval and certification (i.e. major/minor, 337, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)).
• Avionics/Electrical Troubleshooting.
• Familiar with and/or prepared substantiation reports including EMI/RFI, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Ground/Flight Test Reports, Functional Hazard Analysis, Electrical Load Analysis, and System Safety Assessments.
• Proficient at producing high quality designs to schedule and budget.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of regulatory requirements needed to certify aircraft designs.

Job Competencies:

• Superior understanding of Company operations and needs.
• General understanding of mechanical engineering and assembly principles.
• General understanding of FAA requirements.
• Able to prioritize projects and multitask.
• Adept at computer applications (Microsoft Office and engineering software).
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Good communications skills.
• Possess an advanced understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand Standard English, including technical, engineering related vocabulary, for work correspondence and work products.
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes and procedures.

Communication Skills: 

Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write clear, concise correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.  Good grammar and spelling skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all unity of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent for calculations of profit/loss. Ability to understand departmental financial statements.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Must be computer literate (PC minimum). Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.

Status: Exempt