General Summary:
The Simulation & Test Electrical Engineer will work in our Advanced Systems Integration Test Facility (ASITF) and be responsible for integrating new Avionics & Electrical systems and associated components, which include Avionics data busses, power systems, sensors and analog and digital I/O. Responsibilities also include design and troubleshooting of test simulation hardware and integration wire harness systems for the facility. These designs will include test and simulation interfaces to capture and/or simulate either actual aircraft hardware or models in the loop. This facility supports the design, development integration, certification, and support of aircraft avionics, electrical and electronic systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Main area of focus will be integrating new Avionics & Electrical systems and associated components and to develop and maintain cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs to ensure configuration compliance to design requirements. Assignments will provide an opportunity for the qualified candidate to develop and maintain state of the art aircraft and simulation systems, simulation and aircraft harness design within a controlled lab environment.
2. Work closely with other engineering disciplines to understand and capture aircraft and simulation systems integration, which includes wiring requirements, and ensure compatibility with interfacing systems. Work closely with groups within the organization to ensure integrated systems and wiring installations meet all safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
3. Develop and maintain electrical wiring diagrams and harness architecture to meet aircraft system requirements (e.g. functionality, electrical loading and circuit protection, electromagnetic compatibility, and routing constraints). Assist in development of systems integration test procedures and automated testing as required.
4. Work independently or with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot, debug and test aircraft and simulation systems and components. Bench test systems components and design wiring harness to support bench-testing activities.
5. Design electrical equipment assemblies and enclosures for the test and simulation systems. Help develop system development and configuration documents (plans, reports) as required. Knowledge of FAA aircraft electrical wiring and installation practices and aircraft component integration practices. Build BOM's as required, select electrical wiring assembly and installation components such as connectors, backshells, wire, insulation, and hardware.
6. Present at design reviews to peers and management.