Universal Avionics continues to move the avionics industry forward with both the latest iterations of our flagship products as well as designing the next generation of technology to ensure easier management and safety of all phases of flight.

As Universal Avionics' Avionics Systems Integration Engineer III, your work will consist of assisting system engineering, sales and the business development group with proposals and customer integration of Universal Avionics equipment that adhere to FAA and EASA rules and regulations.

Integration engineering of avionics products and systems into aircraft. Responsibilities include engineering level avionics integration, data gathering activities, data analysis, avionics problem investigation, technical sales support, system operational demonstration, prototype development, supporting installers with interface solutions and aircraft certification activities.

This is a senior engineering position, requiring general instructions with minimal supervision on work assignments. Employee will be working assignments independently, with minimal oversight. They will possess the ability to generate detailed time and cost estimates for work activities. They willingly assume the role of Project Engineer for small simple projects with direct supervision of their activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Demonstrate initiative to innovate solutions to difficult problems and present ideas to engineering team
• Generate time & cost estimates of assigned work activities
• Give direction to support staff and less experienced engineers
• Develop (or revise) content for Avionics System Block Diagrams
• Develop (or revise) content for System Installation Manuals
• Develop (or revise) content for Avionics Interface Manuals
• Develop (or revise) content for System Port Allocation Table
• Populate Aircraft Equipment Compatibility Survey
• Generate quality avionics interconnect wiring prints
• Perform systems bench operation and testing
• Assist in problem verification testing and solution identification
• Support Marketing with trade-show demonstrator mockups and equipment
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal team members and external stakeholders
• Participate in team meetings and Engineering department innovation meetings
• Report progress to senior engineers, managers, and program management
• Address product support and field service technical questions
• Review product support installation manuals, operator manuals, and configuration manuals
• Strong understanding of avionics integration activities and certification standards, at a product (article) and aircraft level (i.e. TSO, PMA, AC and FAR)
• Coordinate and direct external customer meetings, maintaining a professional demeaner at all times
• Desired: aptitude for System Engineering design & development
• Desired: knowledge of basic electrical circuits, wiring interconnection and tools (i.e. Multi-Meter, Oscilloscope, Bus Readers, etc.).
• Desired: demonstrate basic project engineering skills

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated/self-starter
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skill; Shares expertise with others.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work if necessary to reach goal; Completes tasks on time of notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making process.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time effectively. Able to manage heavy work volume despite hectic work schedule.
• Reacts well under pressure; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Demonstrate skilled understanding of avionics systems
• Demonstrate skilled understanding of engineering design, requirements definition, problem solving and analysis
• Skilled understanding of aircraft electrical systems interfaces
• Apply logic to systematically troubleshoot a problem
• Complete work assignments in an organized, timely and effective manner
• Work effectively with others in a collaborative team environment
• Follow applicable team, company and aircraft industry processes
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Recommends realistic solutions and new ideas that can be implemented and certified, demonstrating follow through to present ideas and drive solutions into system designs
• Demonstrate ability to interact with customers, Business Leaders and Sales Representatives in a professional manner

Minimum Qualifications:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in science, engineering, or a math discipline, or 4 years of relevant experience working in an aircraft/avionics engineering environment (i.e. Military Service, work at aircraft installation facility associated with avionics integration). 
• Additional 3 years working in a directly relevant integration engineering environment, clearly demonstrating ability to be a team player with professional attitude capable of performing in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Basic knowledge of avionics bus standards (i.e. Arinc 429, RS-422, etc.).

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with a personal computer, computer operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet programs and ability to type.
• Experience with developing drawings using AutoCAD or similar computer-aided design and drafting software application.

Language Skills:

Poses the ability to provide clear written and verbal English communication of system integration concerns to software, and hardware engineering teams, product support, manufacturing, marketing/sales, management, customers, and certification authorities.

Mathematical Skills:

Understanding of mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics, logic, sets and number systems).

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to assimilate information from diverse sources to form a complete situational picture and develop a plan of action to accomplish the task.
• Ability to extract system requirements from regulations and industry specifications.

Work Environment:

Drug-free working environment. Combination of office conditions and lab environment.

What motivates our team:

• Excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, and much more, as well as a robust health & wellness program
• Strong life-work balance
• Great company culture
• Groundbreaking work opportunities
• Impactful innovation in the avionics industry
• Passionate & dedicated team members
• A work environment that fosters training, professional development, and career advancement

Why you’ll like working here:

• Universal Avionics is a mid-sized company with all the functions and benefits of a much larger organization, so you get the best of both worlds.
• You’ll make an impact! You’ll be part of a company that is making huge strides in the safety and reliability of air travel.
• You’ll work with very motivated and skilled people who are excellent at what they do and are great mentors.
• You’ll bring your own unique skills set and passion to create a mutually beneficial working and learning environment.
• At UASC, we care about our employees, both personally and professionally.

About Universal Avionics:

Universal Avionics and its parent company, Elbit Systems, Ltd., represent decades of leadership and innovation as developers and suppliers of Head-Down Displays (HDD), Head-Up Displays (HUD), Head Wearable Displays (HWD), and Combined Vision Systems (CVS), which includes both our Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS). Universal Avionics is also a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics systems, offering retrofit and forward-fit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry.

To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit www.UniversalAvionics.com