Senior Engineer Avionics/Electrical

Company: Piper Aircraft Inc
Location: Vero Beach
Posted on: January 6, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:The Sr. Engineer is responsible for the successful integration of electrical and avionics systems into current and proposed new aircraft designs. Produce electrical drawings such as wiring diagrams, harness assemblies, schematics, and installation drawings either manually or using AutoCAD. Provide technical direction to less experienced engineers and drafters involved in the design and approval of on-aircraft avionics and electrical systems. Prepare documentation in support of FAA certification activities.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Create and revise system specifications, system schematics, wiring diagrams, and component installation drawingsReview equipment manufacturer installation manuals for the integration of components into the aircraft designResearch component specifications for installation into aircraft with the appropriateness of design and installation and with respect to environmental considerationsWork with internal and external customers to provide investigation, analysis, and troubleshooting, and resolution of issuesCreate and Revise System Description and Requirements Documents)Create and Revise Part 23 Certification Documentation (FHA, PSSA, SSA, AV/EL Substantiation reports, Test Plans and Reports, PSCPs, etc...)Mentor junior electrical engineers technically.Generate high-quality test plans, reports, and substantiation documentsWork in a team environmentSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experienceCandidate to be proficient with Microsoft Windows file operations and Microsoft Office have a working level for data entry into existing spreadsheetsFamiliarity with 3D and 2D CAD and Schematic Design, Mentor Graphics Capital Harness and Siemens NX preferred, Fault Tree Software (Windchill Preferred)Physically able to move in and out of the office/plant without restrictionsLANGUAGE SKILLS:The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an office environment; and occasionally exposed to the manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.Travel and overtime are required when necessary.SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company's need to achieve its business objective. The employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

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