The Structures Company is seeking a Senior Avionics System Engineer in Bothell, WA
Summary
Creates advanced designs of avionics to include cabin system components, in-flight entertainment, communication systems, LED cabin lighting, AC/DC power systems and products to meet customer criteria, design quality standards, FAA requirements, budget, and project schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Creates a master drawing list of avionics systems drawings and documents for project level STC.
- Defines avionics and electrical system architecture requirements and definition for VIP/VVIP aircraft.
- Designs wire diagrams and preliminary wire routing utilizing engineering drafting tools.
- Reviews completed drawing packages from peers and approves them for release.
- Develops verification and test procedures to comply with the latest FAA design requirements.
- Supports installation of systems via liaison with modification facility, identifies root cause issues, captures redline updates, resolves design issues, and updates drawings to meet schedule.
- Interfaces with customers (internal and external), FAA designees and vendors during entire project to ensure designs meet all requirements.
- Participates in the project bid process to capture engineering and design requirements for bid estimates and firm price quotes to customers.
- Participates in the project scheduling of the avionics systems to ensure accuracy to major milestones and deliverables.
- Prepares design checklist, templates and other processes as needed.
- May perform as functional ‘Focal’ for group on specific projects.
- Maintains close coordination with project engineers to comply with schedule and cost of projects.
- Mentors and guides other engineers on technical designs or processes.
- Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Core Competencies
- Cost Consciousness – Works with approved budget, develops and implements cost saving measures, contributes to profits and revenue and conserves organizational resources.
- Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.
- Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
- Planning and Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Extensive technical knowledge of Boeing aircraft for VIP and/or commercial models.
- Must have aircraft interior cabin systems experience
- Strong working knowledge of My Boeing Fleet for OEM data sets.
- Thorough knowledge of power distribution.
- Thorough understanding of the certification and electrical design process.
- Must be able to provide complex lay-outs and program design studies.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to successfully interface with customers on projects.
- Competent use of CAD and data management systems.
- Ability to understand and derive multiple customer standard electrical system requirements.
- Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally across multiple organizations.
- Ability to coach and motivate team of engineers.
- Experience leading employees/teams in productive and efficient manner.
- Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget, and technical solutions.
- Ability to adapt and lead tailored processes designed for prototype engineering (vs. production engineering)
- Demonstrate technical expertise under strict deadlines with minimal margin of error.
- Extensively broad and diverse knowledge of:
- Avionics: Locating, provisioning, and installations for LRUs (electrical equipment), 3D wire routing adhering to aircraft system separation requirements.
Summary of Education, Experience & Certification
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in aerospace or electrical engineering desired; minimum of eight years relevant aerospace experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aircraft interior and/or VIP retrofit experience preferred.
Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.
For immediate consideration, please send resume to
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law.
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/EOE)