Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation designs and manufactures innovative, single-engine helicopters for personal, commercial, and government use. With a commitment to safety, every helicopter features advanced designs, such as a high-inertia rotor system, rugged airframe, and robust landing gear. Enstrom is recognized for unique features like its patented swashplate/control system and the industry’s only protected internal controls. The Michigan-based company produces two piston models and one turbine model, with all aircraft proudly made in the USA.

This full-time, on-site role of Senior Avionics Systems Engineer is based in Menominee, MI. The position involves developing and designing avionics systems and integrating them into Enstrom helicopters. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, coordinating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting certification processes. The engineer will collaborate on the customization of avionics for various applications, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

This person will work in the Engineering department Design Group with primary responsibilities in developing system requirements that meet certification and integration plans for avionics and aircraft electrical systems. Avionics integration, electrical and electronic design and integration, distilling system requirements for said programs, and documenting means of compliance for said programs. He/she will be responsible for coordinating efforts on electrical design projects as well as supporting vendor projects, various certification programs, and current production.

Candidate will report to the Design Manager and work with the other Engineering groups.

• Avionics/Electrical Integration: Investigate Sales and Marketing requests for avionics installations and integrations. The integration may include working with other engineering departments to generate the necessary Type Design information, including technical manuals (e.g.: electrical/avionics material within the maintenance manuals and flight manuals). Program support will include system-level documentation of requirements, requirements tracking throughout the program, support of certification testing and compliance showing, documenting verification and validation of requirements at program close, and coordinating submittal of documentation with Certification Engineering.
• Product Changes and DCR Incorporation: Make minor changes (including E.O.’s or drawing revisions, if necessary) as required to correct design issues raised by vendors, Production, Test, or the Production Liaisons. These changes must be coordinated through the Engineering system for proper release to the FAA, as required. Coordinate and support the certification efforts of major changes through the Engineering system for proper release to the FAA, as required.
• Electrical Analyses: Conduct, review, and support FAA submittals of Electrical Load Analyses, Functional Hazard Assessments, and System Safety Assessments. Review and assess the impact of vendor-supplied software documentation. Prepare customer-specific optional schematics and Electrical Load Analyses; supplied with each aircraft.

Design components, systems, and subsystems for the helicopter. This includes electrical design and electro-mechanical design, and installation of the components and systems. Will participate in drawing check/review; or coordinate such activities with the electrical draftsman when available.

Research of electrically-related production issues (including purchased items) or field-related service issues, as required. Investigate issues, develop solutions, and determine impacts on short-term and long-term production and field support needs. Incorporate changes into designs when needed. Work with vendors on purchased items to resolve similar issues.

• An advanced understanding of general aviation avionics, rotorcraft, or general aircraft systems.
• An advanced understanding of FAA rules, regulations, and certification processes.
• Basic or advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum).
• Advanced electrical analyses experience.
• Superior problem-solving and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Superior communication skills (verbal and written).
• An ability to work with people.
• An ability to work multiple projects and multitask.
• A Degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering is preferred.