Avionics Electrical Engineer Apply
Founded by legendary aircraft designer, Our Client is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push
boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and
testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-year history
such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.
The Avionics/Electrical Engineer will design, integrate, and test unique electrical systems, electronic equipment, software, and data
acquisition equipment for prototype experimental aircraft in a fast-paced research and development environment. The work includes
vehicle electrical system layout and installation design, component level hardware design, and both high and low-level software design
and development. This work spans the full design cycle, including preliminary design, detail design, development, bench testing,
debugging, experimental flight test engineering, and post flight data reduction.
Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Defining requirements and interfaces for custom avionics solutions
Modifying COTS solutions for specific prototype aircraft needs
Solving complicated problems with simple software/hardware solutions
Design, development, testing, and integration of aircraft software/hardware solutions
Design and maintenance of electrical schematics for vehicles and test hardware
Support of ground and flight test design, planning, and execution
Complete product development with significant scope of individual ownership
Supporting electricians and technicians during installation and test of systems
Simultaneous work on multiple projects
Required Qualifications:
Proficiency in software and/or electronic hardware development
Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
Strong knowledge of electrical technologies and products
Bachelor of Science in Engineering -or- substantial equivalent experience
Ability to work in multiple engineering disciplines on an aggressive schedule
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with electrical system design and integration
Experience with circuit board design and layout
Experience with data acquisition, signal conditioning, and data processing
Experience with avionics and/or aircraft electrical systems
Familiarity with Garmin avionics customization, ACRA data acquisition is a plus
Familiarity with aircraft electrical design best practices and FAA AC 43.13-1b Chapters 11 and 12
Proficiency programming in one or more computer languages (C, C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, etc.)
Embedded microprocessor or microcontroller programming experience
Experience with hardware description languages and FPGAs
Rapid prototyping experience
Aerospace experience (work history, pilot's license, experimental aircraft building, etc.)
DOD Secret Clearance
Additional degrees or relevant work experience
Essential Job Functions:
Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
Ability to write for extended periods of time
Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
Ability to converse and communicate information with others
