Flight Controls Engineer

JOB DUTIES:-
Designs and integrates components and systems within the New Program Development (Advanced Programs) Flight Controls System to define design, performance, reliability and safety.
- Understands the Flight Control System: Fly-by-wire, Flight Control Computers, Related Electronic Flight Controls Systems Architectures, Primary Flight Controls (Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder), Secondary Flight Controls (Flaps, Spoilers), Actuators, Flight Controls and Fly-by-wire System Indication and Control, and Hydraulic requirements and interfaces.
- Applies company standards, procedures and processes against the Flight Control (Fly-by-wire) System.
- Shows a general understanding of aircraft integration and design at the enterprise level.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of key elements of airworthiness, regulatory compliance, OEM, and industry-recognized compliance requirements.
- Follows quality standards and procedures of ISO 9001:2000/AS 9100 (Rev. B) to ensure manufacturing standards are met.
- Adheres to Lean and/or Six Sigma principles to ensure quality initiatives and standard testing procedures are met.
- Performs operations in CATIA v. 5 with minimal guidance or support. Includes 3-D modeling, 3-D creative modeling, projections, layout drawings, installations, dimensions and tolerances.
- Performs operations and procedures in MS Office Suite with minimal guidance or support. Includes EXCEL and related statistical and analytical tools, MS Project, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Performs Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) to assess risk and severity of failure on system. Includes assessing risk in design, probability testing and factor weighting.
- Applies technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve a wide range of difficult engineering problems.
- Demonstrated intermediate to advanced Catia V5 with minimum 2,500 hours and 5,000 hours plus preferred.
- Demonstrated intermediate to advanced ENOVIA, with same requirements (hours) as Catia V5.
- Demonstrated experience in LCA - Lifecycle Applications required.
- Work and related demonstrated experience related to the experience level required in Aircraft Structures, Aircraft Systems and Aircraft Systems Integration desired.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in engineering, a related curriculum, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 10 yrs in the specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors, or 8 yrs in the specific technical discipline with Masters, or 6 yrs in the specific technical discipline with PhD.