Principal Systems Engineer

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the  Princ ipal  Systems Engineer is to provide extensive systems and integration theory/knowledge for implementation or resolving issues.   The   Principal   Systems Engineer will work with engineers in   Waco   and Irving, Texas from the Irving headquarters.   As  that senior level, you will be guiding junior engineers/technicians for the tasks  required . Specific tasks may  include  advising on engineering processes,  r esponsib ility   for creating requirements for products that meet the customer ’ s   needs   and the   company   roadmap   objectives . You will be instrumental in ensuring the requirements are satisfied in the design by attending design reviews,   participating   in phase gate reviews with customers and key   stake holders . You will   drive   verification,   performance   and environmental testing   efforts . You will also   assist   in developing the necessary documentation required by a robust engineering development process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being accountable and  lead  the systems architectural design for new products, new product development and research activities.
• Provide technical  leadership  on proposals.
• Develop  engineering labor and non-recurring cost estimates for new projects  and for  customer proposals.
• Create and manage requirements that are complete, consistent, unambiguous,  feasible , modifiable, and testable.
• Ensure that  requirements  traceability is achieved throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance for and validation of regression testing.
• Create,  modify  or review test documents for DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, EUROCAE and  RTCA  qualification  testing and production.
• Set up equipment for qualification testing at labs.
• Perform trade studies and selection of avionics components and systems.
• Develop avionics hardware requirements and  interface  control documents.
• Will work closely with project management throughout the avionics hardware and software development lifecycle.
• Support and  chair   peer reviews to ensure  requirements  satisfaction and validation.
• Chair and lead  milestone reviews including PDR, CDR,  SDR  etc.
• Develop Systems Safety Design Material  that  complies with  regulatory guidelines. (to include ARP4754A and ARP4761)
• Provide assistance /guidance to sales inquiries  regarding  technical details of products.
• Provide  occasional assistance/guidance for service and support issues.
• Provide occasional support for technical customer meetings.
• Develop  risk assessment and risk mitigation for technical and schedule issues.
• Develop Ground Test Plans for  aircraft  integration
• Troubleshoot installation issues on  aircraft
• Participate in tests flights as  required  for  aircraft  parts FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) and STC process
• Analyze test data, report findings
• Other  tasks  as necessary. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent or related field  with a minimum of  12   years of direct experience
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; must be able to  identify  basic symbols.
• E xperience in Systems Engineer position in electronics hardware or  software  development .
• E xperience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, analysis, test, and debug.
• C ompetent in creating test procedures for avionics verification and qualification testing given requirements.
• Familiarity with general lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer) will be a plus.
• Highly organized team player with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledgeable in  aircraft  systems and installations.
• E xperience with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar).
• Understanding of RTCA DO-254 and DO-178C compliant processes for safety or mission critical aerospace flight hardware and software. PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES: Leadership
• Vision & Strategic Thinking:  Clear vision  for the possible…thinks ahead about outcomes.
• Energy:  Exhibits   strong  desire to achieve success.
• Problem-Solver: Objectively and logically recognizes and solves problems. Interpersonal & Teamwork
• Team Player: Reaches out to overcome walls; overcomes "we-they" relationships; approachable and earns respect for  focus  on "company" interests.
• Communication: Speaks confidently and effectively in one-on-one, team and public settings; writes clearly and concisely.
• Persuasive: Exhibits persuasiveness in change situations and effectively finds win-win solutions. Personal & Intellectual
• Integrity: Sets example;  doesn't  ethically cut corners; earns trust and respect.
• Intelligence: A "quick study"  demonstrates   ability  to absorb  new information  rapidly.
• Leading-Edge: Constantly looking for best practice benchmarks. LANGUAGE SKILLS Qualified candidates should be able to speak effectively to pilots and  aircraft  owners about avionics products and how they perform. The applicant must  possess  the ability to  write  routine reports and correspondence. OTHER KNOWLEDGE,  SKILLS  AND ABILITIES Candidates must have a strong command of computer desktop tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to  assist  in completing essential duties. Effectively  demonstrates  strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a willingness to constantly  be learning . QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required .   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .