Avionics Engineer

Summary of Accountabilities

The Avionics Engineer 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 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

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Possesses 4+ years of experience as an Avionics Engineer, preferably with direct experience in avionics systems certification.
• Experience in CAD, AutoCAD, or its equivalent

Additional Requirements or Skills

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.