Engineer - Avionics and Electrical Systems UM, Defense %26 Special Missions

JOB SUMMARY:

The Avionics and Electrical Systems UM for Defense and Special Missions programs is responsible for ensuring that all engineering type design activities are compliant with applicable government regulations through the utilization of Textron Aviation ODA processes. Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating with the ODA and FAA (or other applicable regulatory authorities), supporting the resolution of airworthiness issues, determining certification basis, writing and reviewing certification and test plans, witnessing certification testing, documenting test results, and making findings of compliance as an ODA Unit Member. This role supports the unique certification, modification, and airworthiness requirements associated with Defense and Special Missions aircraft and related mission systems.

JOB 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.