Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer

General Summary:

Senior Systems Engineer responsible for the conceptual design and production engineering of Aircraft Flight Control Systems. The candidate will be responsible for conceptual layout, detailed design and aircraft production & in-service design and modification. Candidate may already be an FAA DER or may have future capability to become and FAA DER

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Generates Engineering Models and Drawings utilizing CATIA Version 5.
2. Performs trade studies for Flight Control Systems to identify optimal engineering solution.
3. Perform clean sheet component layouts for Flight Control Systems in support of schematic architecture.
4. Perform system architecture development and verify through the use of modeling and simulation tools.
5. Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for powered and unpowered Flight Control Systems
6. Utilizes drafting and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing knowledge to optimize part design for cost and functionality.
7. Collaborates with the Integrated Product Team to resolve cross functional issues.
8. Implements Industry best engineering practices (design for manufacturing, design for reliability and design for maintainability).
9. Have the ability to understand and apply certification requirements.
10. Have the ability to generate Flight Controls certification documents in support of design and qualification requirements.
11. Perform system / subsystem testing, analyze results from testing and prepare reports verifying system performance.
12. Implement design solutions optimized for cost and weight.
13. Manages task execution to ensure on-time and on-target completion.
14. Searches for problem root cause and develop corrective action plans and solutions.
15. Participates in design / development reviews with management and internal customers. The candidate must have the ability to deliver technical presentations effectively to a diverse and demanding audience.
16. Investigate and disposition production line build issues. Must have a working knowledge with Material Review Board processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Proficient in use of CATIA Version 5.
2. Proficient in use of Kinematic function within CATIA Version 5.
3. Advanced knowledge of drafting rules.
4. Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
6. Functional knowledge of Team Center of similar Product Life Cycle tools
7. Familiar with FAR Part 23 or Part 25.
8. Familiar with RTCA DO-160 Environmental Qualification Testing
9. Familiar with Systems Engineering in accordance with ARP4754 and ARP4761
10. Familiar with Rationale DOORS Requirements Management Software
11. Functional knowledge of SAP.

Physical Requirements:

1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.
7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided "reach assistance technology" or "movement assist technology" (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly's, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.