Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH) is looking for an Avionics/Electronic Systems Engineer 5 in Savannah, GA

Position Purpose:

Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives
• Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product

• Perform other duties as assigned.

As an ideal candidate to join the AVTECH team, you will meet the following:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
• Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred. ** _
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Preferred Skills:

• Development, integration, test, troubleshooting electronic aircraft systems including but not limited to following:
  • Aircraft Power Systems, Generation and Distribution
  • Aircraft Communication Systems, Radios and Audio
  • Integrated Avionics and Flight Deck Systems
  • Aircraft Navigation and Control Systems
• Functional testing and troubleshooting experience at aircraft or system integration lab
• Military, government or scientific research experience
• Experience with DO-160, DO-178 and DO-254 processes
• Experience with requirements development, validation and verification (IBM DOORS or other requirements management tools)
• Experience with managing supplier technical and deliverable tasks in an engineering/customer facing environment

Required Unique Skills:

• Avionics and/or Electronic Systems development and integration experience
• Experience with FAA (14 CFR Part 25) or EASA (CS-25) certification

Shift: First

The estimated pay rate for this position is $73.00 per hour.

By submitting your resume, you are agreeing to have AVTECH submit an application on your behalf to the company we are hiring for. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.