Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Description

As the design authority for all Mission System products, including CMA-5000, VPU-3000, PU-3000, and CMA-2041 (MFD), you will be responsible for all hardware estimates coming from the Core Hardware group for new programs. You will work closely with product architects and business development managers to understand customer Requests For Proposal and assign requirements to functional groups. Additionally, you will ensure HW Architecture aligns with the Platform Architect to minimize cost and schedule, and provide technical guidance as Design Authority to designers working on Mission System products.

Responsibilities

• Design authority for all Mission System products.

• Responsible for all hardware estimates from the Core Hardware group for new programs.

• Collaborate with product architects and business development managers to understand customer requirements.

• Ensure HW Architecture aligns with Platform Architect to minimize cost and schedule.

• Develop HW OEDP describing the technical solution.

• Work with AEH, Mechanical, ECAD, Electrical, HQE, test Engineering, and Airworthiness teams to define solutions and formalize estimates.

• Capture estimates using proven templates for LRU development.

• Provide technical guidance to designers on Mission System products.

• Define product roadmaps and support next-generation product development.

• Technically support customer pursuits, including creating technical proposals.

• Review customer statements of work to ensure proposed solutions meet requirements.

• Conduct trade-off studies on advanced avionics system architectures.

• Stay updated with state-of-the-art avionics systems.

Essential Skills

• Hardware design

• Electrical engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering, or related technical field

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience in the aerospace industry

• Extensive knowledge of Mission Computers and civil and military markets

• Experience in product ownership throughout its lifecycle

• Managing an engineering team of at least 10 people

• Customer-facing experience in the aviation industry for both civil and military sectors

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes according to aviation standards

• Ability to forecast market and technology trends

• Exposure to various engineering disciplines

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO/IEC/IEEE- System Engineering process

• Understanding of Airworthiness standards such as DO-178, DO-254, DO-160, MIL-STD

• Eligibility for Canadian Controlled Goods Program and NATO Secret security clearance

• Experience in requirements capture and management using DOORS (or equivalent)

• Knowledge of civil and/or military specification standards and practices: ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178, DO-254, DO-297

• Prior experience with avionics systems: Display Systems, FMS, GPS, TAWS, WXR, SVS, Audio Systems, Moving map

• Working knowledge of FAA TSO, FARs, and STC regulations and procedures

• Certification FAR PART 23/25 related experience

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment with 2 days remote (currently Tuesdays and Fridays), though this may change as necessary. The office is located in Sugar Grove, IL, providing a clean and functional workspace with an on-site flight simulator.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $76.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Sugar Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

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