Principal Electrical Certification Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-06-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC31: US095-Winston-Salem (Fairchild 1455 Fairchild Road , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Join our team and take on a pivotal role as a Principal Electrical Certification Engineer with the Interiors Installation & Integration team. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge design and certification solutions for commercial aircraft operators. As a dynamic member of our team, you will spearhead the development and certification of electrical components, ensuring they exceed stringent STC and regulatory standards. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in aviation innovation and safety.

As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for and learn how to.

• Developing Comprehensive Test Plans: You'll have the opportunity to craft detailed test plans and test reports, ensuring that every aspect of our electrical components is thoroughly evaluated.
• Overseeing Testing Processes: From start to finish, you'll oversee testing procedures, ensuring that tests are conducted accurately and efficiently. Your keen eye for detail will be instrumental in identifying any potential issues and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Documenting Compliance: Your expertise will be vital in developing and reviewing documentation for various electrical components, including Grounding & Bonding, thermal systems, and safety assessments. You'll ensure that all documentation meets the highest standards and adheres to regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring Quality Assurance: You'll play a key role in maintaining quality standards by developing processes, templates, and work instructions. Your efforts will help us achieve exceptional metrics such as First Pass Yield and First Time Fix, ensuring that our products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Conducting Design Reviews: Your critical insights will be invaluable during design reviews, where you'll ensure that our programs are aligned with requirements and milestone timelines. Your proactive approach will help us identify any potential challenges early on, allowing for timely adjustments and improvements.
• If you're passionate about aviation safety, have a strong background in electrical engineering, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of aviation technology and ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in the industry.

Apply now to become a part of our team and make a difference in the world of aviation!

What you will do:

• Support the group and execute any assigned program work. 
• Keep abreast of all OEM, STC and FAA regulations, modifications, changes and technical advances to assure continued operational safety is maintained. 
• Review, analyze and evaluate problem areas and initiate actions to correct technical deficiencies associated with the execution with Qualification of the programs at an LRU and System Level. 
• Support strategic planning efforts for complex programs to ensure the organization's objectives and business targets are achieved. 
• Review and presents plans and reports relating training certification strategy depicting progress, and results.
• Specific duties include sales support, marketing support and executive consultation and guidance.
• Position could include domestic and international travel in support of Company engagements as a recognized focal for advanced technologies. 
• Regular engagement with regulatory authorities is central to this role, the individual prepares draft NPRM responses and responds to foreign and domestic certification authorities, etc.

Qualifications you must have:

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR

Advance degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR

In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required

Qualifications we prefer:

• Advanced knowledge and experience within discipline
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead team effort in pursuit of company goals
• Ability to mentor and coach employees
• Develops innovative ideas in alignment with business goals
• Leads and participates in cross functional/departmental efforts at process improvements or Kaizens/training
• Prior experience in the design of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial aircraft seating products
• Experience with Jira, Microsoft Project, Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with FAA aircraft certification processes such as TSO/PMA/TC/STC
• FAA DER preferred
• Experience interacting with the FAA and other aviation regulat