Avionics / Electrical Engineer – Defense & Special Missions - Cessna Aircraft Company

Avionics / Electrical Engineer – Defense & Special Missions(Job Number: 323581)

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Candidates in this role will gain valuable engineering experience in the area of aircraft avionics and electrical systems including requirements capture, design, validation, troubleshooting, and qualification/certification. Working with managers and key players in Engineering, Candidates will assist in the development of crucial systems on Textron Aviation Defense and Special Missions products.

 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare engineering drawings for avionics and electrical systems including but not limited to interface wiring diagrams and harness assemblies using computer based drafting tools (CATIA/CCD, Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics, and/or IAI HarnesSys)
• Utilize electronic test equipment to verify avionics and electrical systems meet design requirements, and/or for system troubleshooting in the lab and/or on aircraft
• Prepare engineering trade studies, functional test procedures, certification plans, ground and flight test plans, certification reports, and other engineering documents
• Write technical descriptions of subject matter pertinent to design or test requirements. Includes descriptions of supplier parts, test or rigging specifications, etc.
• Evaluation and analysis of avionics and electrical system design

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology.
• Minor or relevant coursework in Technical Writing, Business Administration, or Computer Programming is helpful.
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience or relative aviation avionics and electrical systems experience.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with avionics and electrical system test equipment is desired but not required.
• Electronic drafting experience with CATIA-CADAM Drafting (CCD), Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics, and/or IAI HarnesSys is desired but not required.
• Experience with Enovia VPLM is desired but not required.
• Experience with RTCA DO-160 environmental qualification of aircraft avionics or electrical system components is desired but not required.
• Experience with avionics and electrical system design to the requirements of 14 CFR Parts 23 & 25 is desired but not required.
• Experience with MIL-HDBK-516 airworthiness compliance and risk assessment is desired but not required.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations.  If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

 This role is eligible for a $5,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time. 

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit. 

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shift: First Shift

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: 05/20/2024, 4:26:55 PM