NIAR CONSULTANT - Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Department

NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team

Campus Location

Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell

Hire Type

All services will be provided as an independent contractor,

pursuant to a Professional Services Agreement, which must be

executed prior to being assigned any work.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

Ability to work on-site 80% of the time

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”.

Job Information

Since its inception in 1985, National Institute for Aviation

Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University has made a name for

itself as the most capable university-based aviation research

center in the United States, providing research, design, testing,

certification and training to the aviation manufacturing industry,

government agencies, educational entities and other clients that

can benefit from our services.

NIAR is looking for a talented Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

to join our growing, innovative team. This position will be an

independent contractor consulting as a Senior Electrical Systems

Engineer with NIAR to support various diverse customer

programs.

Essential Functions

• 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

• Review and approve electrical product detail, assembly, and

installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable

routing (EWIS), and antennas)

• 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

• Provide periodic reviews and update presentations to management

and customers

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer

engineering

Required Experience

• Ten (10) years of experience

Qualifications/Minimum 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/DO-160 standards

• Experience with FAA, EASA, and other foreign certification

authorities

• Experience with system descriptions, reliability data, and

hazard levels impacting system safety

• Experience in integrating complex systems and managing system

suppliers

• 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

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills to support multiple concurrent

projects

• Experience in technical leadership and mentoring of interns and

junior engineers

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience leading small teams and/or as technical

specialist

• Experience designing/installing new and modification of

electrical system wiring, connectors, electrical components, and

avionics boxes

• Experience creating electrical layout schematics and concepting

electrical architecture

• Experience authoring/approving electrical-avionics system

safety analysis and electrical system hazard assessments

• Familiarity with aircraft electrical systems and avionics

repairs and MRO operations

• Experience with customer-facing role
• Experience with 3DExperience, TeamCenter or similar CAD-PLM

system