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Airbus Helicopters · 2 days ago

Engineering Architect - Level 2 (Avionic Systems)

Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Engineering Architect Level 2 (Avionic Systems) to specify, design and integrate architecture and system functions on various programs and platforms. The role involves ensuring the completeness and accuracy of engineering documents, providing high-quality work, and supporting certification activities.

AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define System/Integration architectures in accordance with engineering operation requirements as elaborated during offer phases to meet customer, airworthiness, general engineering standards and company requirements

Design, integrate and approve the defined solutions

Validate design solutions by implementing simulation, modeling, predictive tools

Define and approve verification methods (analysis, tests...), elaborate verification program including general engineering aspects such as EMI: EMC, general environment, vibrations, thermal analysis (list not limited) and deliver the verification results to Airworthiness team

Design, develop, and review technical documents and engineering drawings needed to integrate avionics and electrical equipment, and their associated interfaces

Create and/or review Installation Instructions and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

Develop and verify Configuration Settings / Software Version Control documents

Develop and coordinate Technical Publications

Provide liaison support to various internal and external customers as required for support of aircraft integration and conformity efforts (suppliers, planning, industry, quality, etc.)

Present and communicate modifications and aircraft configuration during design reviews and other required presentations to various customers

Support the development of certification packages including certification plans, compliance checklists, and conformity inspection plans

Coordinate with FAA DERs and ODA Unit Members in support of certification requirements

Qualification

Avionic architectureElectrical systems knowledgeSystem Engineering ARP 4754Do 160SimulationAirworthiness knowledgeAircraft systems designCertification packagesTechnical documentationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent technical degree or relevant experience

Seven (7)+ years of experience (or verifiable demonstrated equivalent) of aircraft systems design, development, integration and certification

10% Domestic and International travel availability

Avionic architecture and electrical systems knowledge

System Engineering ARP 4754, Do 160

Simulation

Airworthiness (identification of rules to be applied)

US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Onsite: 100% - Daily except when on travel

Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily

Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms daily

Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily

Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily

Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily

Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily

Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture occasionally

Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily

Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally

Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices daily

Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice rarely

Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily

Personal Protective Equipment required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor