Textron Aviation · 17 hours ago
Engineer (Sr./Specialist) - Avionics and Electrical Systems Unit Member
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTextron Aviation is a global leader in private aviation, known for its iconic Cessna and Beechcraft brands. The Avionics and Electrical Systems Unit Member is responsible for ensuring engineering design compliance with government regulations, coordinating certification processes, and integrating vendor equipment into aircraft.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Responsible for successful integration and certification of vendor equipment into Textron Aviation aircraft
Assists in preparation of reports, engineering drawings, and other supporting documents
Coordinates with direct and indirect design engineers and suppliers to determine system requirements and resolve certification issues
Responsible for reviewing complex development, design, testing and certification assignments for new Avionics and Electrical System design or modifications
Develops creative engineering alternatives to a design when called upon to reach desired customer expectation / outcome
Performs work utilizing frequent application of in-depth engineering principles
Maintain a high degree of proficiency in computer applications to accomplish tasks
Requests and coordinates work performed by Engineering support groups, Experimental, Manufacturing and Suppliers of Electrical equipment through Supply Chain Management for various related projects
Instructs suppliers as to Certification Requirements for materials, equipment, and hardware for utilization on aircraft in accordance with approved specifications and regulatory requirements
Maintains contact with Product Support Engineering and Production Engineering departments in support of engineering problems impeding production and to assist in the incorporation of new design concepts and changes that meet regulatory requirements
From a Certification perspective, reviews and evaluates supplier proposals for potential utilization on future Interior Refresh programs or future Aircraft Block Point Changes
Provides guidance to design engineers into the solution of specific, complex design problems, which must be resolved during advanced design, development, and testing
Assures supervision awareness of program status, problems, and successes. May be asked to provide periodic Certification / Design reviews and update presentations to management for various presentations to given to the FAA or ODA Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in required Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering field
FAA designee (ODA UM or DER) -14 CFR Part 23 and/or 14 CFR Part 25
Experience with complex certification projects integrating multiple Electrical/Avionics Systems
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience or relative aviation technical or systems experience
Strong Desire to pursue a career as an ODA UM or expand current ODA UM qualifications to include Electrical Systems for Part 23 and/or Part 25 Aircraft
Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills required
Time management skills are required to work multiple concurrent projects of various size and scope
Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint are required, other computer skills are a plus
Preferred
Experience with avionics and electrical system design to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 23 and/or 14 CFR Part 25 preferred
Experience with computer-aided wiring diagram and harnessing software is desired. Mentor Graphics experience is a plus
Experience with electrical wiring, harnessing, and manufacturing is strongly desired
Any past design knowledge/experience 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
Benefits
Competitive and extensive total rewards package
Pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members
$5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years
Company
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation make finding an aircraft simple.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.33MKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2023-06-16Grant· $3.33M
Leadership Team
Ron Draper
President and CEO
Chad Archer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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