What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer position at KIHOMAC?
- Perform technical analysis and research associated with the assigned task area for problems with specific objectives and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables
- Make recommendations on technical alternatives, component design or selection, and/or adaptation to meet assigned requirements
- Follow, perform, and record program technical results through technical documentation to include work instructions
- Participate in the organization, planning, and management of new aircraft avionics and mission systems
- Design, build, interface, and test multiple computer systems in a modular architecture to meet Safety, Security, Environmental, EMI and performance requirements
- Create data interfaces for Ethernet, serial, and various avionics bus protocols and support throughout the entire software development life cycle from requirements definition to product deployment
- Coordinate with Avionics and Mission Systems suppliers via specifications and prepared statements of work
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and external stakeholders from various disciplines to include electrical power, flight controls, propulsion, airframe structures, rotors, fuel, hydraulics and drive systems
- Work directly with vendors and customers to verify that avionics systems meet design and performance requirements
- Support business development efforts where analysis and input are required to define a solution set
- Perform duties under supervision of Chief and Staff engineers
- Mentor subordinate engineers
- Works in an Agile, collaborative team framework
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Training:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
- Demonstrable experience with: navigation, crew station design, displays, open processing environments, aircraft survivability equipment, sensors, communications integration, vehicle management and health monitoring systems
- 5 years of professional experience in the required task area
- Possess working knowledge of MIL-STD-1796A
- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
