Avionics Integration Engineer

SUMMARY:

In this role the Avionics Integration Engineer will design, test and participate in the airworthiness certification of aftermarket avionics systems integrations. The Avionics Integration Engineer will be an integral part of a team, working closely with other design disciplines, customers, subcontractors, and Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) to ensure design requirements are fully defined and airworthiness compliance can be achieved.

The Avionics Integration Engineer will participate in FAA / Foreign CAA STC certification, aircraft return to service, and complete technical reviews of other design disciplines documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Systems Wiring Diagrams

· Wire Routing Drawings

· Electrical Load Analyses

· System Functional Check Test Plans/Reports

· EMC/EMI Test Plans and Reports

· Environmental Qualification Analyses

· System Safety Assessment/ Functional Hazard Assessment

· FAA/CAA Airworthiness Documents: ICAs, Aircraft Flight Manual Supplements

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

· 3-7 years of avionics systems integration design, installation and testing experience preferably in the general or corporate aviation market. 

· Avionics integration experience with glass-panel EFIS with synthetic vision, navigation, weather radar, terrain awareness systems, and more. These upgrades are tailored to reduce pilot workload while enhancing mission performance and safety in all conditions.

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 3 years of directly related experience, or in lieu of a degree, 7 years of directly related work experience.

· Familiarity with FAA 14 CFR Part 21 Aircraft Certification Requirements. Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, or 29 aircraft certification

· Must be proficient using a Computer Aided Design solutions such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, SOLIDWORKS.

PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES:

Leadership

o Vision & Strategic Thinking: Clear vision for the possible…thinks ahead about outcomes.

o Energy: Exhibits strong desire to achieve success.

o Problem-Solver: Objectively and logically recognizes and solves problems.

Interpersonal & Teamwork

o Team Player: Reaches out to overcome walls; overcomes "we-they" relationships; approachable and earns respect for focus on "company" interests.

o Communication: Speaks confidently and effectively in one-on-one, team and public settings; writes clearly and concisely.

o Persuasive: Exhibits persuasiveness in change situations and effectively finds win-win solutions.

Personal & Intellectual

o Integrity: Sets example; doesn't ethically cut corners; earns trust and respect.

o Intelligence: A "quick study" demonstrates ability to absorb new information rapidly.

o Leading-Edge: Constantly looking for best practice benchmarks.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The applicant must be able to read, write, and understand English fluently. Qualified candidates should be able to speak effectively to customers about company products and how they perform. The applicant must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

TRAVEL

Ability to occasionally travel domestically and internationally less than 10%

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Candidates must have a strong command of computer desktop tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to assist in completing essential duties.

· Effectively demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent documentation skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the person is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. The person must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Associate should be able to see, hear and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, use office equipment and computers. If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the person is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office. The noise level is occasionally high.

FreeFlight Systems is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.