Principal Systems Engineer

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the PrincipalSystems Engineer is to provide extensive systems and integration theory/knowledge for implementation or resolving issues. ThePrincipalSystems Engineer will work with engineers inWacoand Irving, Texas from the Irving headquarters.Asthat senior level, you will be guiding junior engineers/technicians for the tasks required. Specific tasks may includeadvising on engineering processes, responsibilityfor creating requirements for products that meet the customer’sneedsand thecompanyroadmapobjectives. You will be instrumental in ensuring the requirements are satisfied in the design by attending design reviews,participatingin phase gate reviews with customers and keystake holders. You willdriveverification,performanceand environmental testingefforts. You will alsoassistin developing the necessary documentation required by a robust engineering development process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being accountable and leadthe systems architectural design for new products, new product development and research activities.

• Provide technical leadership on proposals.

• Developengineering labor and non-recurring cost estimates for new projects and forcustomer proposals.

• Create and manage requirements that are complete, consistent, unambiguous, feasible, modifiable, and testable.

• Ensure that requirementstraceability is achieved throughout the development lifecycle.

• Provide guidance for and validation of regression testing.

• Create, modifyor review test documents for DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, EUROCAE and RTCA qualificationtesting and production.

• Set up equipment for qualification testing at labs.

• Perform trade studies and selection of avionics components and systems.

• Develop avionics hardware requirements and interfacecontrol documents.

• Will work closely with project management throughout the avionics hardware and software development lifecycle.

• Support andchairpeer reviews to ensure requirementssatisfaction and validation.

• Chair and leadmilestone reviews including PDR, CDR, SDRetc.

• Develop Systems Safety Design Materialthat complies withregulatory guidelines. (to include ARP4754A and ARP4761)

• Provide assistance/guidance to sales inquiries regardingtechnical details of products.

• Provideoccasional assistance/guidance for service and support issues.

• Provide occasional support for technical customer meetings.

• Developrisk assessment and risk mitigation for technical and schedule issues.

• Develop Ground Test Plans for aircraftintegration

• Troubleshoot installation issues on aircraft

• Participate in tests flights as requiredfor aircraftparts FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) and STC process

• Analyze test data, report findings

• Other tasksas necessary.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent or related fieldwith a minimum of 12years of direct experience

• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; must be able to identifybasic symbols.

• Experience in Systems Engineer position in electronics hardware or software development.

• Experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, analysis, test, and debug.

• Competent in creating test procedures for avionics verification and qualification testing given requirements.

• Familiarity with general lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer) will be a plus.

• Highly organized team player with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)

• Knowledgeable in aircraftsystems and installations.

• Experience with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar).

• Understanding of RTCA DO-254 and DO-178C compliant processes for safety or mission critical aerospace flight hardware and software.

PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES:

Leadership

• Vision & Strategic Thinking: Clear visionfor the possible…thinks ahead about outcomes.

• Energy: Exhibitsstrongdesire to achieve success.

• Problem-Solver: Objectively and logically recognizes and solves problems.

Interpersonal & Teamwork

• Team Player: Reaches out to overcome walls; overcomes "we-they" relationships; approachable and earns respect for focuson "company" interests.

• Communication: Speaks confidently and effectively in one-on-one, team and public settings; writes clearly and concisely.

• Persuasive: Exhibits persuasiveness in change situations and effectively finds win-win solutions.

Personal & Intellectual

• Integrity: Sets example; doesn'tethically cut corners; earns trust and respect.

• Intelligence: A "quick study" demonstratesabilityto absorb new informationrapidly.

• Leading-Edge: Constantly looking for best practice benchmarks.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Qualified candidates should be able to speak effectively to pilots and aircraftowners about avionics products and how they perform. The applicant must possessthe ability to writeroutine reports and correspondence.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLSAND ABILITIES

Candidates must have a strong command of computer desktop tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to assistin completing essential duties. Effectively demonstratesstrong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a willingness to constantly be learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.