Avionics Engineer - Loadable Software

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At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip‑top shape.

Job overview and responsibilities

Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems software and maintenance programs, as well as operational engineering functions. Must be able to understand, analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of aircraft and their components. Should be able to logically approach problem‑solving, define an aircraft maintenance program or configurations and ensure a safe and legal operation.

As a United Engineer, you will also evaluate the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure a balance of cost, asset utilization. You will be responsible for working with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations. You could work in a variety of engineering departments based on current needs.

This specific role is for the Loadable Software Group (LSG), which is part of the Avionics Engineering department.

• Acquire, duplicate, distribute, recall, and purge aircraft software
• Acquire and distribute various operational databases such as Navigation Databases, Terrain Databases, Moving Maps, etc. to Maintenance, and Simulators
• Manage software distribution and installation paths
• Manage software configuration database
• Support new aircraft delivery through distribution and importing of software and software configuration
• Manage and Administer Software libraries and Ground Based Software Tools
• Develop and manage Airline Modifiable Information/User Modifiable Software
• Author engineering authorization documents and log pages for software installation
• Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverables for projects accomplished on both line and base aircraft, as well as maintenance program changes and technical specification revisions
• Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency
• Provide necessary support for certain aircraft software loading tools, such as Portable Data Loaders
• Comply with all regulatory and United cybersecurity requirements to ensure software is maintained and distributed safely
• Development and documentation of departmental procedures on Loadable Software Group processes

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• B.S Degree in Engineering, related technical field or equivalent experience
• Entry level to 5 years of engineering experience
• Engineering skill sets which can be applied to a range of aircraft avionics systems
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop solutions, detailed level of project management for complex projects
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Travel up to 20% may be required, including international travel

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior work experience with Aircraft Software and Distribution
• Knowledge of FARS (especially 145, 25, and 121)
• Ability to specify, install, and sustain specific avionics equipage for functionality, reliability, and life cycle management.
• Strong skills in MS office applications…