Systems Engineer Jobs in Justin, TX (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of thePrincipalSystems Engineeris to provide extensive systems and integration theory/knowledge for implementation or resolving issues.ThePrincipalSystems Engineer will work with engineers inWacoand Irving, Texas from the Irving headquarters.Asthat senior level, you will be guiding junior engineers/technicians for the tasksrequired. Specific tasks mayincludeadvising on engineering processes,responsibilityfor creating requirements for products that meet the customer'sneedsand thecompanyroadmapobjectives. You will be instrumental in ensuring the requirements are satisfied in the design by attending design reviews,participatingin phase gate reviews with customers and keystake holders. You willdriveverification,performanceand environmental testingefforts. You will alsoassistin developing the necessary documentation required by a robust engineering development process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being accountable andleadthesystems architectural design for new products, new productdevelopmentand research activities.

• Provide technicalleadershipon proposals.

• Developengineering labor and non-recurring cost estimates for new projectsand forcustomer proposals.

• Create and manage requirements that are complete, consistent, unambiguous,feasible, modifiable, and testable.

• Ensure thatrequirementstraceability is achieved throughout the development lifecycle.

• Provide guidance for and validation of regression testing.

• Create,modifyor review test documents for DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, EUROCAE andRTCA qualificationtesting and production.

• Set up equipment for qualification testing at labs.

• Perform trade studies and selection of avionics components and systems.

• Develop avionics hardware requirements andinterfacecontrol documents.

• Will work closely with project management throughout the avionics hardware and software development lifecycle.

• Support andchairpeer reviews to ensurerequirementssatisfaction and validation.

• Chair and leadmilestone reviews including PDR, CDR,SDRetc.

• Develop Systems Safety Design Materialthatcomplies withregulatory guidelines. (to include ARP4754A and ARP4761)

• Provide assistance/guidance to sales inquiriesregardingtechnical details of products.

• Provideoccasional assistance/guidance for service and support issues.

• Provide occasional support for technical customer meetings.

• Developrisk assessment and risk mitigation for technical and schedule issues.

• Develop Ground Test Plans foraircraftintegration

• Troubleshoot installation issues onaircraft

• Participate in tests flights asrequiredforaircraftparts FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) and STC process

• Analyze test data, report findings

• Othertasksas necessary.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent or related fieldwith a minimum of12years of direct experience

• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; must be able toidentifybasic symbols.

• Experience in Systems Engineer position in electronics hardware orsoftware development.

• Experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, analysis, test, and debug.

• Competent in creating test procedures for avionics verification and qualification testing given requirements.

• Familiarity with general lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer) will be a plus.

• Highly organized team player with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)

• Knowledgeable inaircraftsystems and installations.

• Experience with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar).

• Understanding of RTCA DO-254 and DO-178C compliant processes for safety or mission critical aerospace flight hardware and software.

PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES:

Leadership

• Vision & Strategic Thinking:Clear visionfor the possible...thinks ahead about outcomes.

• Energy:Exhibitsstrongdesire to achieve success.

• Problem-Solver: Objectively and logically recognizes and solves problems.

Interpersonal & Teamwork

• Team Player: Reaches out to overcome walls; overcomes "we-they" relationships; approachable and earns respect forfocuson "company" interests.

• Communication: Speaks confidently and effectively in one-on-one, team and public settings; writes clearly and concisely.

• Persuasive: Exhibits persuasiveness in change situations and effectively finds win-win solutions.

Personal & Intellectual

• Integrity: Sets example;doesn'tethically cut corners; earns trust and respect.

• Intelligence: A "quick study"demonstratesabilityto absorbnew informationrapidly.

• Leading-Edge: Constantly looking for best practice benchmarks.
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Qualified candidates should be able to speak effectively to pilots andaircraftowners about avionics products and how they perform. The applicant mustpossessthe ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES

Candidates must have a strong command of computer desktop tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) toassistin completing essential duties. Effectivelydemonstratesstrong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a willingness to constantlybe learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.