System Integration Engineer

DAHER; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Daher’s Idaho site in Sandpoint is seeking a Systems Engineer Multi Mission Integrations to lead the integration of mission systems onto Kodiak aircraft. You will work hands-on around aircraft on the ground and in flight, serving as the technical focal for integration programs with internal teams and DERs.

The role covers the full lifecycle of integration activities, including fleet sustainment and customer technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft systems integration or avionics.
• Understanding of FAA certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical focal for aircraft integration programs, coordinating with engineering, certification, program management, and DERs
• Develop and manage system requirements, interfaces, and integration constraints for mission equipment installations
• Lead certification activities including compliance planning, test execution, analysis, system safety assessments, and approval documentation for STCs and aircraft modifications
• Oversee conformity, ground and flight-testing activities, and support DER/FAA involvement as required
• Develop system architectures, interface control documents (ICDs), wiring diagrams, and integration specifications
• Provide fleet support for customers operating multi mission and special mission aircraft configurations
• Support aircraft upgrades, production activities, and fielded aircraft by resolving technical issues and improving integrated system designs
• Coordinate with suppliers and mission system OEMs to ensure compatibility, qualification, and proper integration of equipment

Skills

Aircraft systems integration

Aerospace engineering knowledge

Documentation development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

DO-160 testing experience

14 CFR Part 23 awareness

Job description

Daher's Idaho site, located in Sandpoint Idaho, a small outdoor community located between Lake Pend Oreille and Schweitzer Mountain, is home to Kodiak, a rugged mission ready 10-seat short takeoff and landing turboprop. The facility supports design, manufacturing, development, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities for the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900, serving customers worldwide. The team of approximately 300 employees builds airplanes starting largely from raw materials, all the way through painting, to final assembly, defining built by hand in Sandpoint Idaho. Beyond final assembly is comprehensive customer service, aircraft maintenance, technical support, and quality oversight, while continuing to engineer the next generation of Kodiak capability.

Daher is seeking a Systems Engineer Multi Mission Integrations. This is a highly hands on role, responsible for leading the integration of multi-mission systems and equipment onto Kodiak aircraft and working closely in and around the aircraft on the ground and during flight operations. It serves as the technical focal for integration programs, working closely with internal engineering disciplines and external DERs to define, substantiate, and obtain approval for integrated system designs. This position supports the full lifecycle of integration activities, including fleet sustainment and customer technical support. The role offers opportunities such as being part of demonstrations flying with customers, traveling in the demo aircraft to airshows, or taking photos out of an open window at 10,000ft.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical focal for aircraft integration programs, coordinating with engineering, certification, program management, and DERs
• Develop and manage system requirements, interfaces, and integration constraints for mission equipment installations (e.g. supplemental communications systems, ISR sensors, medical kits, special mission payloads)
• Lead certification activities including compliance planning, test execution, analysis, system safety assessments, and approval documentation for STCs and aircraft modifications
• Oversee conformity, ground and flight-testing activities, and support DER/FAA involvement as required
• Develop system architectures, interface control documents (ICDs), wiring diagrams, and integration specifications
• Provide fleet support for customers operating multi mission and special mission aircraft configurations
• Support aircraft upgrades, production activities, and fielded aircraft by resolving technical issues and improving integrated system designs
• Coordinate with suppliers and mission system OEMs to ensure compatibility, qualification, and proper integration of commercial or custom equipment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft systems integration, avionics/electrical design, or related aerospace engineering discipline
• Broad-level knowledge of aircraft systems architecture
• Understanding of 14 CFR Part 23 and FAA certification processes
• Experience developing aircraft system architectures and technical documentation

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working directly with DERs and/or FAA ACOs/MIDOs
• Experience supporting STC programs or major/minor alteration approvals
• Prior experience with ground and flight testing of avionics and electrical systems
• Experience with avionics integration, mission system equipment, or special purpose aircraft configurations
• Familiarity with system safety concepts and processes including FHA, SSA, and FMEA as used in general aviation
• Familiarity with DO-160 environmental requirements and testing

Why Kodiak Engineering?

You and your work will show up directly on the aircraft. With multiple dedicated flight test aircraft available to support development and test activities, Kodiak engineers can see their ideas progress from concept to flying in a matter of hours. At Kodiak Engineering, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of a uniquely capable high-performance aircraft.

Information related to the position:

• The compensation range is $105,000 to $130,000 base salary plus an annual target bonus.
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
• At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.