Description:
PDS is seeking an Fuel System Engineer for an open position in Savannah, GA.
Position Purpose:
Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of aircraft products and services
Essential Functions:
1. Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
2. Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field
3. Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
4. Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule
5. Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results
6. Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative
Additional Functions:
1. Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required. 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Unique Skills:
Candidates should have experience with:
- Aircraft fuel systems and components including wing fuel tanks, delivery, refuel and fuel quantity measuremen
- FAA Part 25/EASA CS-25 certification of fuel system components, including qualification and test plans, test witnessing, data analysis, and reporting
- Coordinating with fuel system suppliers to meet system and component design, test and certification requirements
Also desirable:
- Familiarity with Fuel Tank Ignition Prevention per Part 25.981
- Experience with aircraft turbine engine installations including nacelles, inlet, thrust reverser and engine build-up
- Requirements and testing of components in designated fire zones, flammable fluid zones and on firewalls
Other Requirements:
1. Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred.
2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
