Principal Systems Engineer (propulsion control system and Aerospace is must) -210168

GDKN Corporation
Phoenix, AZ, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$187,200.0 - $193,440.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Systems Development Life Cycle Software Requirements Analysis DO-178B

Job description

  • Disciplined requirements-based engineering of the engine control system requirements, including:

  • Requirements analysis

  • Requirements decomposition

  • Requirements validation and verification

  • Change management

  • Technical leadership and contributions to:

  • System requirement development

  • Engine control system and component requirement development

  • Engine control hardware component design

  • Effective coordination and communication with:

  • Multi-disciplinary design and systems engineering teams

  • Chief engineers, fellows, industry experts

  • Project management organizations

  • Internal and external customers

  • Strategic re-use of requirements and features across multiple programs

  • Continuous improvement in development cost and time efficiency

  • Technical mentorship of developing engineers

  • Field Issue troubleshooting and support

  • Project coordination and supplier technical oversight

  • Program planning, adherence to Agile development processes

Requirements

Do you have experience in Customer communication?, * Experience working Aerospace, Engines and Power Systems

  • Very strong background in propulsion control system components

  • Very strong background in propulsion control system requirements

  • The Propulsion Engine Control Systems Group is seeking a technical leader who is passionate about ensuring that current and developing engine control systems meet the evolving needs of our customers.

  • As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will have a direct impact on the development and integration of engine control systems across our portfolio of propulsion gas turbine engines.

  • You will serve as a technical focal point for internal stakeholders, a mentor to less experienced engineers, and a consultant to leadership on technical matters.

  • Preferred candidates will have previous engine control system development experience, especially for gas turbines or internal combustion engine applications, with customer interface experience preferred.

  • Additionally, working knowledge of control systems, control system accessory components, and/or previous experience with project engineering aspects of a program is desirable., * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering

  • Minimum 10 years professional engineering experience

WE VALUE

  • Background in Engine Propulsion and specifically engine controls and requirements development

  • Working knowledge of gas turbine engines

  • Working knowledge of ARP4754A and DO-178C development processes

  • Working knowledge of the product development lifecycle

  • A track record of life-long learning and development

  • The ability to quickly analyze and apply new information and concepts

  • Experience leadership in diverse and global teams

  • Professional qualities of self-motivation, the ability to work with little supervision, and initiative to get things done

  • The ability to manage a variety of complicated tasks, situations, and people

  • The courage to make autonomous decisions using professional engineering judgement

  • Individuals who are self-motivated, able to work with little supervision, and who consistently take the initiative to get things done

  • Ability to adapt dictated by project changes

  • Multi-tasking and the ability to manage a variety of complicated tasks and people

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