Manager, Electrical Installation & Avionics Design

Leonardo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo Helicopters in Philadelphia seeks a Manager of Electrical Installation & Avionics Design and Sustaining Engineering to lead discipline-specific design and sustaining activities for AWPC projects. The role requires extensive experience in design organizations, Part 21 rules, and coordination across DOs to support certification and production.

You will supervise the Electrical & Avionics group, coordinate with structures and systems teams, and guide test plans and TI/TSA activities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or aerospace background.
• 10 years in a design organization with 5+ years leading teams.
• Deep knowledge of Part 27 & Part 29 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Electrical & Avionics Design and Sustaining Engineering group.
• Support production final assembly and Flight Line in solving technical issues.
• Lead management of new kits/system design and certification for AWPC production build.
• Liaise on behalf of the DO supporting AWPC Production.
• Coordinate with Customer Support/DO for Technical Bulletins guidance.
• Assist Customer Support with In-Service engineering issues resolution.
• Plan and execute electrical design activities for AWPC with Avionics and Electrical Systems.
• Develop test plans for certification and acceptance testing.
• Support STC holders and TC modifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Avionics Design

Sustaining Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Leonardo Helicopters is a multinational company, producing helicopters deployed in more than 150 countries across the globe. Leonardo Helicopters’ U.S. headquarters has been in Philadelphia since 1980 and is home to a world-class production facility, maintenance center, training academy and stellar engineering team. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, 401k match, generous paid time off and much more.

Summary:

The Manager of Electrical Installation & Avionics Design and Sustaining Engineering is accountable for both Design and Sustaining engineering activities related to avionics and electrical systems, for Projects executed in AWPC.

He/She is responsible for the discipline specific design engineering activities conducted under Part 21 rules, and in accordance with the Leonardo Helicopter DOA Handbook. He/She is responsible for coordination with Leonardo Helicopter engineering organizations in other geographies, to ensure appropriate configuration management and to support certification activities conducted under DOA delegation(s).

He/She is responsible for the discipline specific liaison engineering activities in support of the AWPC Part 21 Production Line.He/She is responsible to coordinate all discipline specific sustaining activities to address findings and non-conformities on the Final Assembly Line and in the Flight Line.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Manager of Electrical Installation & Avionics Design and Sustaining Engineering is responsible for coordinating with his/her Structures, Systems & Interior counterparts at AWPC.

The position requires extensive experience working in a Design Organization and knowledge of aircraft/helicopters platforms, including qualification and certification processes according to EASA/FAA Part 21 rules, as well as an understanding of Part 145 & Part 43 rules related to Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), 8110-3 supported Form 337 alterations and Repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the Electrical & Avionics Design and Sustaining Engineering group
• Supporting the production final assembly & Flight Line in solving technical issues
• Leading management of new Kits/system design and support certification for AWPC production build
• Liaison on behalf of the Design Organization (DO) supporting AWPC Production
• Liaison between Customer Support/DO for technical guidance of Technical Bulletins
• Assisting Customer Support/PSE with the resolution of In-Service engineering issues
• Plan, manage and execute electrical design activities for AWPC in coordination with the Avionics and Electrical Systems Departments @ LHIT
• Develop test plans and procedures in support of certification and acceptance testing.
• Support STC holders, including managing and coordinating any TC modifications
• Support development of Systems Engineering competencies and overall team development and mentorship.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent background in Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in a Design Organization. At least 5 years of team leading and coordination
• Deep knowledge of Part 27 & Part 29 regulations
• Skills and aptitude to lead projects and coordinate work of others.