Avionics System Engineer- Nextant Aerospace

Job Description

Job Description

Recognized as the global leader in aircraft and component remanufacturing, Nextant Aerospace has redefined the business aviation industry by using reimagined engineering and production capabilities to transform used business aircraft into new modern airframes.

This position is located in Cleveland, OH.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for research, analysis, planning, integration and testing of corporate aviation aircraft avionics, communication, entertainment, and electrically controlled systems
• Generates and assembles drawings and documents to support installation of systems on aircraft
• Assists with planning and routing of wiring harness maps and/or mock-ups
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and the avionics integration/installation teams
• Prior knowledge of installations, modifications and the fabrication of wiring and electrical components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, engineering drawings is required
• Assist avionics modification teams with power-on checks, configuration, check out, and aircraft delivery to end customer
• Helps maintain Supplemental Type Certificate(s) and approved designs
• Interfaces with and maintains good working relationships with suppliers and integration teams
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• FAA DER in Electrical Systems is highly desired
• Exposure to aircraft modifications (AMT, repairman, A&P, etc), FAA and aircraft OEM standard practices, and FAA certification
• NCATT certification highly desired
• Bachelor's Degree (BSEE or BSEET) in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
• Familiar with fabrication and/or installation of basic avionics and electrical systems in aircraft
• Familiar with standard aircraft wiring practices and standard avionics shop practices
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (14 CFR Part 21, 23, 25, 145)
• Ability to work in and around the aircraft and tight spaces (avionics bays, etc)
• Travel on occasion
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experienced in AutoCAD required

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.