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Job description
Department
NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team
Campus Location
Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell
Hire Type
All services will be provided as an independent contractor, pursuant to a Professional Services Agreement, which must be executed prior to being assigned any work.
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule
Ability to work on-site 80% of the time
Export Compliance Requirement
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.
Job Information
Since its inception in 1985, National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University has made a name for itself as the most capable university-based aviation research center in the United States, providing research, design, testing, certification and training to the aviation manufacturing industry, government agencies, educational entities and other clients that can benefit from our services.
NIAR is looking for a talented Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join our growing, innovative team. This position will be an independent contractor consulting as a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer with NIAR to support various diverse customer programs.
Essential Functions
Specify, design, and integrate architecture and systemfunctions from clean-sheet or via modifying existing systems
Define System/Integration architectures in accordance with EWISdesign standards to meet customer, airworthiness, generalengineering standards and company requirements
Support trade studies and new business proposals for systemupgrades/modifications
Design, develop, and review technical documents and engineeringschematics needed to integrate avionics, electrical equipment, andtheir associated interfaces
Review and approve electrical product detail, assembly, andinstallation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cablerouting (EWIS), and antennas)
Manage system requirements from concept throughcertification
Develop system specifications and work with systems suppliersto realize those specifications
Draft Certification Plans and work with Designees to determineMeans of Compliance
Support Systems Safety specialists in analyzing and optimizingsystem design
Support Design specialists in optimizing system installationand interfaces
Provide liaison support to operations in modifying,maintaining, and troubleshooting test or modification assets
Produce engineering documentation (schematics, drawings, testplans and procedures, test reports, compliance reports) in supportof system certification
Support flight test activities, including test aircraftpreparation and test data analysis
Develop and maintain effective two-way communication bothinternally and with outside customers/suppliers to ensure adequatedissemination of information
Provide periodic reviews and update presentations to managementand customers
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or computerengineering
Required Experience
Ten (10) years of experience
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
Ability to obtain a DOD secret security clearance
Self-motivated and driven to produce high quality designs onschedule
Proficient in analog and digital circuit design andanalysis
Working knowledge of 14CFR Part 23/25 regulations and application of Advisory Circulars
Experience with application ARP4754, AS50881, DO-178C, DO-254,ARINC 429/664, MIL-STD-1553, and RTCA/DO-160 standards
Experience with FAA, EASA, and other foreign certificationauthorities
Experience with system descriptions, reliability data, andhazard levels impacting system safety
Experience in integrating complex systems and managing systemsuppliers
Strong understanding of EWIS/Electrical system designprinciples, ground/shielding practices, and connectorstandards
Working knowledge of generic CAD design tool processes
Proficient in use of AutoCAD, Siemens Capital, and MicrosoftOffice programs
Professional and diplomatic demeanor
Strong sense of accountability and integrity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Time management skills to support multiple concurrentprojects
Experience in technical leadership and mentoring of interns andjunior engineers
Desired Skills/Experience
Experience leading small teams and/or as technicalspecialist
Experience designing/installing new and modification ofelectrical system wiring, connectors, electrical components, andavionics boxes
Experience creating electrical layout schematics and conceptingelectrical architecture
Experience authoring/approving electrical-avionics systemsafety analysis and electrical system hazard assessments
Familiarity with aircraft electrical systems and avionicsrepairs and MRO operations
Experience with customer-facing role
Experience with 3DExperience, TeamCenter or similar CAD-PLM system
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Worksite address
wichita, KS, 67232, US
Who can apply
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