Avionics Engineer, Sr.

The Avionics Engineer, Sr. is responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of avionics and electrical engineering projects. This is an experienced-level position with a supervisory role.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops an approach to solutions.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Communicates with organizational management regarding scheduling, risk, and cost factors relating to engineering issues.
• Communicates organizational needs, oversees employee performance, provides guidance, and support, and identifies development needs for the engineering department.
• Design/generate schematics, wiring diagrams, harness assembly, and electrical reports with the 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 it 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 the Project Manager informed of the 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.

• Holds Degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 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 communication skills.
• Possess an advanced understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Standard English, including technical, and engineering-related vocabulary, for work correspondence and work products.
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes, and procedures.