Description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute, and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

This effort will provide Engineering Support Services for the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Short Range Recovery (SRR), Medium Range Recovery Range (MRR), Medium Range Surveillance (MRS), and Long Range Surveillance (LRS) Divisions at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC.

Essential Job Function

The Avionics/Electrical Systems Associate Engineer will perform avionics and electrical system design, development, integration and testing for SRR aircraft modification and sustainment programs to include but not limited to, component compatibility/ reliability/interoperability, ergonomics/aircraft layout, data transfer, voice communications, software/hardware, wiring drawing/illustration review and approval, equipment selection, acquisition and obsolescence, diminishing manufacturing sources, TEMPEST, laser safety, electromagnetic environmental effects, electrical loading, communication security, system development/prototyping and integration, research, testing and analysis, navigation, flight safety, airworthiness, certification, production, technical documentation, implementation and field support.

• The Avionics/Electrical Systems Associate Engineer shall assist with the research of existing and potential SRR avionics and electrical systems, design solutions, components interface and performance requirements, operating parameters, and related program elements.
• The Avionics/Electrical Systems Associate Engineer shall assist with the research of requirements, regulations, and statutes necessary to implement airworthiness standards, define and accomplish desired levels of design and certification, define, and employ standard aeronautical industry practices, and comply with all USCG engineering standards.
• The Avionics/Electrical Systems Associate Engineer will work with and assist the Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer as required to address and resolve current, emergent, and projected avionics and electrical anomalies impacting any phase of SRR upgrade and sustainment.
• The Avionics/Electrical Systems Associate Engineer will participate in an advisory role in planning/progress meetings and technical reviews.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Shall possess a SECRET security clearance at time of proposal submission and must maintain the SECRET security clearance for the life of the contract.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering is desired.
• Ten (10) years of USCG or DOD systems engineering experience in the areas of technical feasibility, planning, development, prototyping, integration, testing, verification, validation, certification, and sustainment of avionics/electrical systems. Relevant shall be identified as experience obtained within the last fifteen (15) years.
• A master’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Materials, Structures, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering etc.) will substitute for two (2) years of systems engineering experience.
• Shall be proficient in interpreting, drafting, and reviewing avionics, wiring, electrical diagrams.
• Shall have experience in aircraft system design and development to include but not limited to, Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), AC and DC generation/distribution, sensors, pitot static, auto flight/flight director, navigation/communications, engine control, and engine indicating systems.
• Shall have experience in identifying, locating, and researching USCG or equivalent Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/DOD, Federal, and industry technical publications, process guides, manuals, instructions and related guidance and instructional documentation necessary for modification, testing, certification, and sustainment of SRR aircraft.
• Shall be proficient in the use of USCG or equivalent DHS/DOD supply management software to include but not limited to, Asset Maintenance Management Information System (AMMIS), Aircraft Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS), Aviation Logistics Management Information System (ALMIS) and Federal Logistics Data (FEDLOG).
• Shall have a working knowledge of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), TEMPEST, and airworthiness certification requirements for new and upgraded avionics and electrical systems.
• Shall be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and know how to use these tools for communication and suitable presentations of research results and recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with MH-65 wiring, and avionics/electrical systems is desired.

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.