NIAR CONSULTANT - Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

About the role

National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join their team. This position will be an independent contractor consulting as a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer with NIAR to support various diverse customer programs.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and integrate architecture and system functions from clean-sheet or via modifying existing systems
• Define System/Integration architectures in accordance with EWIS design standards to meet customer, airworthiness, general Engineering Standards And Company Requirements
• Support trade studies and new business proposals for system upgrades/modifications
• Design, develop, and review technical documents and engineering schematics needed to integrate avionics, electrical equipment, and their associated interfaces
• Manage system requirements from concept through certification
• Develop system specifications and work with systems suppliers to realize those specifications
• Draft Certification Plans and work with Designees to determine Means of Compliance
• Support Systems Safety specialists in analyzing and optimizing system design
• Support Design specialists in optimizing system installation and interfaces
• Provide liaison support to operations in modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting test or modification assets
• Produce engineering documentation (schematics, drawings, test plans and procedures, test reports, compliance reports) in support of system certification
• Support flight test activities, including test aircraft preparation and test data analysis
• Develop and maintain effective two-way communication both internally and with outside customers/suppliers to ensure adequate dissemination of information
• Periodically review and update presentations to management and customers

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a DOD secret security clearance
• Self-motivated and driven to produce high quality designs on schedule
• Proficient in analog and digital circuit design and analysis
• Working knowledge of 14CFR Part 23/25 regulations and application of Advisory Circulars
• Experience with application ARP4754, AS50881, DO-178C, DO-254, ARINC 429/664, MIL-STD-1553, and RTCA/ O-160 standards
• Experience with FAA, EASA, and other foreign certification authorities
• Experience with system descriptions, reliability data, and hazard levels impacting system safety
• Strong understanding of EWIS/Electrical system design principles, ground/shielding practices, and connector standards
• Working knowledge of generic CAD design tool processes
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD, Siemens Capital, and Microsoft Office programs

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering
• At least ten (10) years of experience

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience leading small teams and/or as technical specialist
• Experience designing/installing new and modification of electrical system wiring, cables, and connectors

Pay

Pay commensurate with experience

Schedule

Ability to work on-site 80% of the time

Benefits

N/A

Company

National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a U.S. Citizen.