Senior Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer

Kihomac - Layton, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Layton, UT

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer will perform technical analysis and research to address specific objectives within the avionics and electrical systems domain. This role involves making recommendations on technical alternatives, participating in the organization and management of new aircraft systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance requirements. The engineer will collaborate with various stakeholders and mentor junior engineers while working in an Agile team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis and research associated with assigned task area for specific objectives.
• 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 including 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.
• Coordinate with Avionics and Mission Systems suppliers via specifications and prepared statements of work.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and external stakeholders from various disciplines.
• 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.
• Work in an Agile, collaborative team framework.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in the required task area.
• Demonstrable experience with navigation, crew station design, displays, open processing environments, aircraft survivability equipment, sensors, communications integration, vehicle management and health monitoring systems.
• Possess working knowledge of MIL-STD-1796A.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.

Benefits

• 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