Software Systems Project Engineer (Aerospace)

Software Systems Project Engineer (Aerospace)
Position Guidelines
Permanent or long-term contract position (your choice). An individual capable of leading or contributing to the software systems definition, integration, qualification and certification efforts for commercial aircraft systems. An individual capable of working as part of an integrated product development team responsible for systems software, especially the definition & integration of the control, indication & maintenance software functions. The ideal candidate should have 6 or more years of experience with systems level requirements, definition and integration for software, preferably for aerospace systems.  
Familiarity with software simulation will be helpful.


Additional capabilities/experience desired is:

o        Digital data bus experience
o        ARINC 664
o        ARINC 653
o        Software requirements definition and documentation
o        Software verification and validation
o        Development of real-time, embedded aerospace software and the associated certification issues
o        DO-178B
?        Knowledge of system qualification & FAA software certification
?        Knowledge of EASY5 or similar system modeling and simulation tools

Education
Bachelors degree (BS) in systems, software, electrical or aerospace engineering or a related technical discipline. Master degree preferred.
6+ years of experience writing software requirements at systems level.
Familiarity with requirement management tools such as DOORS. Familiarity with defect tracking processes and tools such as MKS etc. Familiarity with simulation tools such as Simulink. Familiarity with complete software development life cycle processes. Familiarity with Capability Maturity Model. Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project. Familiarity with MS Office Suite.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, higher mathematics, and industry practices and regulations (e.g. FAA) associated with either software, electronic, mechanical,  packaging, and/or optics or related technical disciplines.  Knowledge and ability to lead and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.  Ability to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways and ensure solutions are consistent with company and customer objectives.  Ability to establish project goals and objectives, exert influence on the overall team and functional objectives, coordinate implementation or response across multiple teams, and provide status based on project milestones.  Ability to exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.  Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical studies.  Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and deliver persuasive presentations on complex topics to top management and customers.  Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

General position summary

Ensures timely and efficient completion of systems engineering design and analysis projects to support customer and market objectives.  Systems solutions must include existing product utilization, cost optimization, manufacturing initiatives, and life cycle considerations.  

General Position Functions
1.        Develops project goals and objectives by reviewing systems proposals and project plans and conferring with customers, management, and product development teams.  May have frequent customer interface to present project status and gain confidence in overall support of customer programs.
2.        Determines project specifications by studying system design, customer program requirements (including performance and data requirements), functional diagrams, schematics and interface control documents; completing technical studies; and preparing cost estimates.
3.        Help prepare project plans and related schedules by studying customer and systems specifications; calculating time and cost/budget requirements; and sequencing project elements.  Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. Prepares project status reports/milestones for review with customers and other teams.
4.        Leads studies to evaluate or determine feasibility of new or modified equipment and related systems considering technical and economic factors, available resources, time constraints, and customer impact.  Presents study results and recommendations to division and branch staff and customers.
5.        Ensures system and life style performance validation for projects is complete and adequate.  Defines and documents system descriptions and validation processes, including required embedded traceability, necessary to achieve acceptance.  Develops predictive models that satisfactorily simulate and verify system performance.
6.        Prepares or directs preparation of system layout, detailed drawings, and schematics by coordinating with engineering design, interpreting customer and functional requirements, or by using engineering computer-aided design tools and following industry and/or military design standards.  Develops critical data and makes preliminary system layouts and documentation necessary to present system proposals to customers.
7.        Maintains engineering project database by establishing engineering history files, project files, technical data, and related information to provide repository for technical project activities, current activities, and future records.  
8.        Applies and may lead continuous improvement initiatives in system engineering or across other teams. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; proposes changes in methods and procedures.
9.        Complies aerospace industry regulations.  Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.

Please put ?Software Systems Project Engineer? in the Subject heading of your email for immediate response. Salary $100-$125k. H1B Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Email: PatrickBerends@comcast.net