NIAR CONSULTANT - Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join the NIAR Engineering Design Team in Wichita, KS. This independent contractor position requires expertise in electrical systems and avionics, focusing on design, integration, and certification processes.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least ten years of relevant experience. Essential skills include analog and digital circuit design, effective communication, and project management. A DOD secret clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in relevant engineering fields.
• Ability to obtain a DOD secret security clearance.
• Strong understanding of EWIS/electrical system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and integrate architecture and system functions.
• Draft certification plans and work with designees.
• Manage system requirements from concept through certification.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens Capital

Microsoft Office

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