Systems Engineer

Kronos Consulting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kronos Consulting is seeking a Systems Engineer in the Propulsion Control Systems group to design, develop, and integrate complex control systems for gas turbine engines and aerospace applications. You will work on ECUs, APUs, and cabin pressure systems, collaborating across cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and drive program success.

Responsibilities span production support, design integration, and program coordination, with emphasis on meeting regulatory standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering, or related field.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or have other protected status per Export Control regulations.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve production support cases for aerospace control systems and ECUs.
• Develop and release Engineering Change Notices to support design and manufacturing needs.
• Perform evaluations and substantiation of design changes for production and factory support.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize and distribute production support workloads.
• Coordinate with Component, Materials, Mechanical, Certification, Test Services, CM, and Data Management teams to drive issue resolution.
• Review and maintain source drawings and build-to-print documentation.
• Ensure supplier designs comply with engineering standards and governing requirements.
• Reconcile product-level requirements with customer and system-level requirements.
• Support integration of components into aerospace systems and document changes.
• Participate in configuration management and obsolescence management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customers satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

Join the innovative team, where you'll help design, develop, and integrate highly complex control systems supporting gas turbine engines and other critical aerospace applications. As a Systems Engineer within the Propulsion Control Systems organization, part of the Engines & Power Systems business, you will play a key role in delivering solutions that support our customers while driving product excellence, operational efficiency, and business growth.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on production and factory support for Electronic Control Units (ECUs), Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), and Cabin Pressure Systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical challenges, support design changes, and contribute to the successful execution of engineering programs in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

What You'll Do

Production & Factory Support

• Investigate and resolve production support cases for aerospace control systems and electronic control units.
• Develop and release Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to support design improvements and manufacturing needs.
• Perform technical evaluations and substantiation of design changes related to production and factory support.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize and distribute production support workloads.
• Partner with Component Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Test Services, Configuration Management, and Data Management teams to drive issue resolution.

Design & Systems Integration

• Review and maintain approved source list drawings and build-to-print documentation.
• Ensure supplier designs and components comply with engineering standards and governing requirements.
• Reconcile product-level requirements with customer and system-level requirements.
• Support the integration of components into larger aerospace systems, understanding both individual component functionality and overall system performance.
• Participate in configuration management and design revision activities, including obsolescence management and drawing updates.

Technical Communication & Program Coordination

• Serve as a technical liaison with suppliers, customers, and project engineering teams.
• Support program planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking at the component level.
• Coordinate supplier deliverables and align schedules with program objectives.
• Prepare technical correspondence, coordination memos, and responses to customer and supplier inquiries.
• Contribute to engineering reviews, testing activities, and product support initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or possess other protected status due to U.S. Export Control regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the systems development lifecycle.
• Understanding of aerospace electronics, control systems, sensors, actuators, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, or electromechanical products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
• Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional, and global teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Company Description

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.