Powerplant Engineer

Location: Kansas

This master requisition covers all position levels for Powerplant Engineer at our Client. Your application to this master requisition will allow our recruiters to assess your skills and experience, and determine the most appropriate position level.

Job Description:
Engineering – Perform research, design, and development in aircraft powerplants, nacelles, fuel, and related systems. Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of aircraft powerplants, nacelles, fuel, and/or related equipment. Experience in talking design material from vendor installation manuals and creating schematics, interface documents, spec control documents and drawings, 3D models, and installations in various aircraft. Will be expected to participate in certifying 14 CFR Part 23 and/or Part 25 projects, and shall produce or contribute to Certification Plans, Ground and Flight Test Plans and Reports, System Safety Assessments, Functional Hazard Assessments and Compliance Reports. Will be expected to set powerplant system requirements and architecture. Will be expected to direct the technical efforts of several engineers and provide mentoring of less experience engineers.

Requirements:
The candidate must be self motivated and be able to make technical decisions with little or no guidance.
Thorough understanding of aircraft engine-related systems
Contributes to the development of, and applies, advanced technical principles, theories and concepts.
Direct and perform research/analysis, troubleshooting, and design/integration.
Direct trade studies to determine feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment.
Analyze components and equipment to establish operating data and conduct experimental tests.
Create system schematic diagrams.
Prepare qualification, test and certification compliance reports.
Coordinate technical efforts of suppliers by supporting prototype equipment construction, qualification testing and FAA certification.
Investigate and resolve production and field issues as identified both through the internal quality system and customer feedback.
Strong drawing interpretation skills.
Experience in applying technical theories, troubleshooting techniques, and concepts related to aircraft powerplant systems.
Ability to perform flight test data reduction and evaluate output, and to formulate recommendations for next appropriate action.
Able to determine and develop approaches to solutions to meet the desired objective.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with customers and suppliers, both internal and external.
Ability to work in a team environment.
PC literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to support multiple engineering projects with independent schedule commitments.
Working knowledge of 14 CFR §§23 and 25.

Desired Skills and Experience:
Prior Company Design Engineering experience and knowledge of Company engineering systems & drawing practices.
Catia proficiency.
DER or AR with PP Systems Delegation
Experience in technical presentations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Project

Required Experience and Education:
BS degree plus minimum 8 years directly-related experience in a technical aviation field.

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Please send us a copy of your resume, along with a cover letter stating the position you are applying for.

Email: engineering@aviationrecruiting.net

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