Electrical Systems Engineer

AMETEK; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Harleysville, PA is seeking an Experienced Systems Engineer to develop interfaces for aircraft systems and ensure compliance with FAA certification standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive experience in systems testing and electrical sub-systems. This role offers a salary range of $100,000 to $135,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in an applicable engineering or science field is required.
• Working experience in Network Systems and Electrical sub-systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop System interface of aircraft network and electrical sub-systems.
• Coordinate requirements related to safety and regulatory certification.
• Test and validate to ensure system meets operational requirements.

Skills

Network Systems

Electrical sub-systems

Systems testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

This is for an Experienced Systems Engineer position in the Engineering department of the AMETEK PDS Electrical Power Distribution team. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for System interface of aircraft network system, aircraft interface device, computing device, electrical sub-systems, development Assurance (ARP4754A), Validation & Verification and traceability of requirements. Also, you will be responsible for Systems design, system level requirements development, decomposing requirements, testing, and supports FAA certification documents. This role will be based out of Harleysville, PA.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in development electrical sub-systems or high-integrity aircraft network system / aircraft interface device / computing devices
• Demonstrate excellence in System design, integration & testing.
• Demonstrate excellence in development Assurance (ARP4754A)
• Develop System test procedures.
• Perform Requirements Management in DOORS.
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, functional requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
• Coordinate with engineering functions to define requirements related to safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialty engineering groups.
• Develop the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
• Resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Present requirement, design and/or development revision and changes to formal change boards.
• Test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable engineering or science field is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION
• Working experience in a couple of areas from the following:
• Network Systems: Connectivity systems/network systems, inflight connectivity systems, Wireless access points, Network file server, Wi-Fi, 5G, cloud, Data load, Health management BITE, Hardware requirements, cyber security
• Electrical sub-systems: Electrical Power Systems- Main AC, DC Standby, Backup Electrical Power, Electrical Load Management, electrical power generation, proximity sensing systems, exterior lighting, systems card files, window heat system, distribution, power conversion topologies and auto transformers
• Perform Requirements development, System Architecture, Design, Verification and Validation for airplane systems.
• Working experience on ARP 4754 & knowledge on ARP-4761, DO178, DO -160 & DO-254 Standards.
• Working experience on / MIL STD 704 & MIL STD 461 requirement is required
• Systems testing knowledge and Hands on experience in using test equipment.
• Hands on Experience on IBM Rational DOORS / dxl scripting / automation for productivity in requirements Management is required
• Perform System analyses activities for safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, regulatory and certification.
• Strong Written, verbal communication with engineers, management, and non-engineering support staff
• Experience in working with suppliers or other external stakeholders is preferred.
• Ability to work in a virtual team environment.
• INCOSE certification on Systems Engineering is an added advantage.
• Detailed knowledge of FAA certification and airworthiness requirements is highly desired.
• Experience in test planning, setup, test development, execution, conducting tests in a lab or production environment.
• Experience in performing design, integration, and/or testing on avionics sub-systems, performing environmental testing.

Typical Education & Experience: Engineering degree (Electronics & communication, Electronics & telecommunication / Electrical & electronics) and 9 to 12 years related work experience, a Master’s degree and 8+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $100,000

Salary Maximum: $135,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.