Avionics and Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineer

Avionics and Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineer

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The Avionics and Electrical Systems Installations engineer is involved in all aspects of XX XX's product development pipeline for piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft. The engineer’s involvement ranges from new product development programs, to production line support, continued field support of legacy jets, and aftermarket product enhancements with an emphasis on ensuring that the installation of all avionics and electrical equipment on the aircraft meets environmental, functional, weight, cost, and structural requirements to support the highest standard of safety and customer reliability expectations.

• Prepare engineering drawings for the installation of avionics and electrical equipment and wire harnesses using computer-based drafting tools (CATIA V6).
• Assist in wiring diagram and harness assembly preparation using computer-based wiring software (Mentor Graphics).
• Assist in writing test plans, conformity requests, functional tests, and compliance reports.
• Assist in production and field support including design evaluations, troubleshooting, and root‑cause and corrective action analyses.
• Work alongside other organizations from engineering, customer service, ISC, flight test, and airworthiness to support a broad range of projects by providing your technical expertise.
• Perform advanced electrical and avionics design and integration analysis requiring frequent application of mechanical engineering principles.
• Prepare certification documentation including certification plans, ground and flight test plans and certification reports showing avionics and electrical systems compliance with 14 CFR Part 23/25.
• Evaluate and analyze avionics and electrical system design for completion of function hazard assessments and system safety assessments.
• Participate in the development and improvement of the team's processes and tools.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's Degree required in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with avionics and electrical system design to the requirements of CFR 14 Part 23/25 is desired.
• Experience with CATIA component and assembly design and drafting is strongly desired; CATIA V6 is preferred.
• Experience with computer‑aided wiring diagram and harnessing software is desired;
  Mentor Graphics is preferred.
• Experience with electrical wiring, harnessing, and manufacturing is strongly desired.
• Experience with a PLM system is desired; ENOVIA is preferred.
• Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Time management skills required to work on multiple concurrent projects of various size and scope.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint required;
  Visio experience desired.
• Design knowledge of electrical bonding criteria, thermal cooling requirements for electronic equipment, EMI shielding, and High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) / Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL) installation criteria is considered a plus.

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Civil Engineering

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Location:

Wichita, KS

Compensation: $85,000.00-$95,000.00