• Develops and tests innovative but practical solutions to inform the design of aircraft subsystems, like electrical power, vehicle management/flight control, payloads, and lightning protection.
• Develops software and analytical tools in MATLAB and System Composer environments.
• Performs power characterization and power throughput testing for new payloads and avionics.
• Develops MATLAB/Simulink models to analyze system UARB (RS-422 serial communication bus) architecture.
• Develops novel tests and analytical methods as needed.
• Supports other engineers performing aircraft system level tests, like MIL-STD-704 (power quality) and aircraft battery characterization testing.
• Develops and delivers test equipment and test cable specifications to technicians and engineering aides for design and build.
• Performs system grounding analyses.
• Performs aircraft lightning zoning analysis and indirect effects analysis to determine aircraft susceptibility to lightning.
• Performs signal integrity testing for GPS, 1PPS, and serial repeaters.
• Documents and presents test and analysis results to program and/or other engineers.
• Performs electrical loads analysis for aircraft power budget.
• Presents reports at engineering meetings, develops presentations, and participates in program reviews.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Experience with FAA Regulations, NATO Standards, Military Specifications, and other aerospace industry standards is desired.
• Experience with system level test is highly desired.
• Experience with system modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, System Composer, etc.) is highly desired.
• Experience with Git and version control software/systems is desired.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts is desired.
• Experience with Ansys and other EMI/EMC analytical tools is desired.
• Experience with test equipment (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, load banks, data acquisition (DAQ) instruments, other) is required.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, other) is desired.
• Experience with aircraft electrical systems is highly desired.
• Familiarity with GA-ASI products is desired.
• Ability to occasionally travel is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Clearance Required?: Desired
Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship Required?: Yes