Senior Electronics/Avionic Systems Designer

PHI Aviation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation, LLC offers a challenging engineering role focused on configuring electrical and avionics systems across multiple aircraft types. You will lead drafting efforts and prepare wiring diagrams under FAA/MIL standards.

The role requires 2-year technical training and 5 years of hands-on aircraft electrical experience, with CAD proficiency and FAA/FCC certification preferred. This position emphasizes safety, quality, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year electrical/electronic/avionic technical school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience with aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• FCC Licensed and/or FAA Repairman Certificate.
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design techniques.
• Knowledge and training in AutoCAD, with a basic understanding of FAA certification processes preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Strong aptitude in software applications, databases, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of other personnel and configure electrical/avionics systems across various aircraft/rotorcraft types.
• Prepare and update electrical drawings reflecting configurations.
• Assist in evaluating ideas and feasibility of projects for the Engineering Department.
• Plan and present installation/repair/modification data in drawing packages.
• Draft wiring diagrams to comply with FAA/MIL specs.
• Support installation activities with Avionics and Field personnel.
• Write procedures for testing of panels and modify existing products as needed.
• Support Safety Management System activities and HS&E policies.

Skills

Electrical systems

Avionics systems

AutoCAD

FAA/FCC license

CAD drafting

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Education

2-year technical diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, direct the work of other personnel and work with/without supervision to configure different types of electrical and avionics systems associated with several different types of aircraft/rotorcraft. Prepare and update electrical drawings reflecting these configurations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist the Engineering Manager in evaluating ideas and projects presented to the Engineering Department for feasibility and practicality.
• Make/assist in planning the best approach to present installation/repair/modification data in drawing packages.
• Assist in assigning priorities to projects and catalog drawing packages required for its implementation.
• Assist in checking newly developed drawing packages for accuracy and legibility.
• Interpret manufacturer’s equipment wiring diagrams.
• Draft wiring diagrams to facilitate installation in an aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA Regulations and MIL SPECS.
• Consult with aircraft and vendor’s product service representatives to resolve problems.
• Assist Avionics and Field personnel on installation activities when required.
• Design and setup mockups with the assistance of other departments.
• Assist other departments with their designs, mockups, and test panels.
• Write procedures for other departments on the correct usage/testing of their test panels.
• Modify existing off-the-shelf products to comply to the needs of the company and produce proper documentation to reflect this modification.
• Responsible for supporting company Safety Management System activities.
• Complying with company HS&E policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a two-year electrical/electronic/avionic technical school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience with aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• FCC Licensed and/or FAA Repairman Certificate.
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design techniques.
• Knowledge and training in AutoCAD, with a basic understanding of FAA certification processes preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Strong aptitude in software applications, databases, and programming.

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE VALUES

Safe – We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.

Efficient – We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization.

Quality – We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.

Service – We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

Behavioral Competencies

• 1) Drive & Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today’s organization. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.
• 2) Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.
• 3) High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
• 4) Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They don’t wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen.
• 5) Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The special vision abilities for this job are close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (nonweather); risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a moderate noise level.

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, direct the work of other personnel and work with/without supervision to configure different types of electrical and avionics systems associated with several different types of aircraft/rotorcraft. Prepare and update electrical drawings reflecting these configurations.

DISCLAIMER

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws