About the Role
Seeking Avionics/Electrical Engineer to support the development and testing of avionics and electrical systems of hybrid-electric aircraft. This position focuses on design, prototyping, integration, and testing and as such is preferably be based in Manassas, Virginia. Remote work may be available for some applicants.
Requirements
Required
3+ years experience in relevant discipline areas.
Experience with the aircraft development process and familiarity with aircraft systems.
Hands-on experience with avionics and aircraft electrical systems.
Proven experience with designing, fabricating, integrating, and testing wire harnesses.
Hands-on experience with integrating actuators, sensors, and computing platforms.
Experience with implementing and troubleshooting digital communications architectures (i.e. RS422, CAN, Ethernet, and ARINC429).
Proficient with general-purpose test and build equipment/tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering iron).
A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
Quick and positive response to change, ability to multitask. Focus on the output rather than the number of hours spent at work. Willingness to work across time zones.
Desired
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline preferred; advanced degree in a related discipline is an additional plus.
Experience with grounding schemes for large and complex electrical systems.
Experience with troubleshooting and designing PCBs.
Experience in embedded programming, C/C++ and Linux systems.
Experience with standard general aviation instrumentation/flight decks (i.e. Garmin/Avidyne).
Public health conditions permitting, the job may involve periods of domestic and international travel to support suppliers and integration/flight test.
Responsibilities
Work towards electrically integrating all relevant aircraft systems and components: power generation, electric propulsion, battery monitoring and control, aircraft effector controls, avionics (computing), flight telemetry.
Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between systems.
Source suppliers and provide technical input (mass, performance, risk) to the program team to support selection.
Prepare and present at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.