Description:
Systems Engineer
***ONSITE IN WINSTON SALEM NC***
***MUST BE US PERSONS UNDER ITAR***
Integrate propulsion and mechanical systems within prototype aircraft to transition designs to flight test Design rigging, fixtures, and instrumentation in support of aircraft integration including novel manufacturing techniques Develop and execute system and subsystem-level test plans to validate designs and troubleshoot non-compliant results, using hand tools, sensors, and data acquisition systems Develop and deliver assembly instructions, quality assurance processes, and acceptance test documentation in support of prototype and production engineering activities Be a subject matter expert, independent contributor, and mentor in your area of responsibility Collaborate in teams of multi-disciplinary developers, evaluate and analyze tradeoffs, and define system specifications Collaborate with the Embedded Systems Design and Integration Team in the mounting and integration of avionic and electrical systems Maintain aircraft airworthiness during flight testing Establish vendor relationships to advance development progress against cost and schedule guidelines Actively lead and participate in internal design reviews and customer engagements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
These skills must be shown on resume & write up: Bachelor's degree Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering 5+ years of experience in aircraft subsystem design and integration activities Knowledge of engine/propulsion systems, structures, hydraulics, fuel systems, and landing gear Experience with rigging without having existing instructions Experience with ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, FAR Part 23/25, MIL-HDBK-516C, FAA AC XX.1309, or similar standards Team/project leadership experience demonstrating creation and achievement of objectives, work breakdown structures, schedules, and system budgets Demonstrate high initiative and problem solving abilities Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Experience with unmanned aircraft systems or military aviation Experience with aircraft landing gear and flight controls Experience with aircraft hydraulic actuation systems Experience with powerplant electronic controls and integration Experience with aircraft fuel and thermal management systems Experience with MATLAB / Simulink, AMESim, or other modeling software Experience handling integration of avionic equipment and components such as flight computers, mission computers, radios, antenna, cameras, radars, and other sensors Experience working on DoD contracts such as managing deliverables, handling distribution restricted documentation, and understanding unique challenges of the supply chain for DoD compliance
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
