Electrical Systems and Equipment, HIRF and Lightning Engineer

The Electrical Systems and Equipment, HIRF and Lightning Engineer is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for designing electrical systems and equipment with an emphasis on HIRF and Lightning.

Responsibilities:

• Design electrical systems and equipment for rotorcraft applications 
• Lead the design, validation, and certification of protection from HIRF, Lightning and EMI from the component to the aircraft level
• Create wiring diagrams, component and installation drawings, specifications, processes, and other design data
• Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, systems, and aircraft in the laboratory and ground test environment as necessary to include test planning, conformity, instrumentation, test conduct, data analysis, and issue resolution
• Establish the certification basis, develop the means and methods of compliance, generate compliance documentation, nd interface with certification authorities to resolve issues and obtain approval
• Interface with manufacturing personnel to ensure the producibility of designs and resolutions of issues encountered during development and production
• Work with other engineers to integrate designs with other components, ensure designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27
• Interface with external suppliers of components and services to establish requirements and ensure compliance with requirements
• Contribute to System Safety Analyses particularly with regard to those aspects which affect HIRF and Lightning.
• Utilize test data to improve future designs
• Develop and standardize methods and manufacturing specifications used for HIRF and Lightning protection design, testing, and reporting 
• Select, implement, and validate tools used for systems engineering

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical Engineering or a related Engineering Field
• 5+ years direct experience with design practices, standards, and testing for HIRF and Lightning protection and EMI
• Expert knowledge of DO-160 as applicable to electrical systems, particularly HIRF and Lightning
• Prior experience with aircraft certification  
• Familiarity system Safety Processes including 14 CFR 2X.1309 and ARP 4761
• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent academic record