Process Assurance Engineer

NIDEC Defense Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Defense Group is seeking a Process Assurance Engineer to define product development processes for System, HW, and FW in line with ARP-4754A, DO-254, DO-178C and DO-331. The role includes training engineers, performing audits, and supporting customer and regulatory reviews.

You will work in a cross-functional team on an Electric Propulsion Unit, ensuring adherence to safety and cybersecurity standards while collaborating with global design and manufacturing locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in electrical/electronic engineering or related field required.
• Experience with ARP-4754A, DO-254, DO-178C and DO-331 is essential.
• Ability to define development processes and related documentation.
• Proficiency with safety-critical software/hardware development practices.
• Experience performing internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Define system, hardware, and software development processes per ARP-4754A/DO-254/DO-178C/DO-331.
• Provide training on defined development processes to engineers.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer/authority audits.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams for Electric Propulsion Unit development.
• Plan and execute requirements management activities and tool support.

Skills

System development

Hardware development

Software development

ARP-4754A

DO-254

DO-178C

DO-331

Cyber Security

Audits

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field

Tools

IBM DOORS

JAMA

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Process Assurance Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B. Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, and energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Job Description

The Process Assurance Engineer is responsible for defining the product development processes for System, HW and FW in accordance with applicable aeronautical regulations: ARP-4754A, DO-254 and DO-178C. It is also responsible to provide training for the product engineers about the defined development processes. The engineer is responsible for conducting internal audits and for supporting audits from customers and authorities. On this position the candidate will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment for the development of an Electric Propulsion Unit.

Qualified candidates must have knowledge of the following.

• Definition of system development process and related documentation in accordance with ARP-4754A
• Definition of electronic hardware development process and related documentation in accordance with DO-254
• Definition of software development process and related documentation in accordance with DO-178 and DO-331
• Definition of Cyber Security related processes.
• Analysis and approval of development process documents provided by HW, FW and SW suppliers.
• Provide training to the team about process assurance standards and defined development processes.
• Select, set up, and conduct administrative activities related to requirements management tools.
• Provide training and support engineering teams on the requirements management tool.
• Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with defined processes.
• Support external audits from customers and authorities concerning development processes.

Technical Attributes and Experience

• Experience in new product development and phase-gate processes
• Experience in development of electromechanical propulsion systems or electromechanical actuation systems
• Experience with development of electronic controllers for safety critical applications
• Experience in requirements based development
• Experience with ARP-4754A, DO-254, DO178C and DO-331
• Experience with Cyber-Security methods applicable to commercial aviation
• Experience with airworthiness certification requirements
• Experience with IBM DOORS or JAMA
• Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary

PREFERRED:

• Experience with power electronics and motor control

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field

• 5 years of experience in motor control / modelling

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action at Nidec

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No Soliciting

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