Senior Engineer

About The Organization

​​​​​​​Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is not only one of the world's best known multi-industry companies, it is a pioneer of the diversified business model. Founded in 1923, we are headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.. Organizationally, consists of numerous subsidiaries and operating divisions, which are responsible for the day-to-day operation of their businesses. While we take great pride in our long history, we are even more excited by the future. Our vision is to be the premier multi-industry company, recognized for our powerful brands, world-class enterprise processes and talented people. By placing customers first in everything we do, Textron continues to grow as an industry leader with strong brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Systems and Greenlee, among others. For more details please visit www.textron.com

Textron India Private Limited in Bangalore was incorporated in 2004 under the Companies Act, 1956, to better serve customers of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) around the world. This is a global resource that provides engineering and technological solutions for many Textron business units. We provide engineering and design services including but not limited to drafting, computer aided design, computer aided engineering, solid modeling, finite element analysis, sourcing, business development, marketing and other related activities and services in relation to the above sectors. Our facility has electronics labs and the potential for a vehicle and mechanical engineering workshop. For more details please visit www.textron.in

About The Business Unit:

The Textron Aviation segment is the leading general aviation authority and home to the iconic Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands which account for more than half of all general aviation aircraft flying. Its product portfolio includes five principal lines of business: business jets, general aviation and special mission turboprop aircraft, high performance piston aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft, and a complete global customer service organization. Its broad range of products include such best-selling aircraft as Citation and Hawker business jets, King Air and Caravan turboprops and T-6 military trainer aircraft, all of which are backed by the industry’s largest global service network. For more details please visit www.textronaviation.com

Position Summary

Incumbent will be responsible developing solutions to complex technical problems of wide scope. He/she has demonstrated good use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Work is loosely supervised. Incumbent is provided technical guidance but is expected to derive specific, detailed instructions to complete the task.  Performs assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, specifications, test, troubleshoot, and certify core avionics/electrical systems functions/systems, e.g. EFIS (Electronic Flight Information System), Crew Alerting, TAWS, TCAS (including ADS-B out and in), AFCS, Radio Altimeter, AHRS, Air Data, FDR/CVR, Flight Management System & Datalink (including ACARS and CPDLC).
• Perform analyses and prepare ICDs for System Integration with Avionics/Electrical System (for e.g. review and finalize I/V specifications of source & load for interface design, Load Analysis of system ).
• Author certification documents including certification plans, development test plans and reports, certification test plans and reports, and compliance documents for aircraft avionics and/or electrical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to understand functionality and author aircraft and system-level requirements and specification documents 

Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties.

Technical Competencies

• Demonstrated experience with design and development of electrical/electronic systems. 
• Knowledge of certification, safety requirements and demonstrated DfC (Design for certification), DfS (Design for Safety) experience to meet certification and safety needs
• Hands-on experience with Mentor Graphics Capital and/or Harness XC Software package
• Hands-on Experience with Garmin, Rockwell Collins, and/or Honeywell avionics systems is preferred.
• Experience with minimum performance standards and Advisory Circulars is desired.  
• Knowledge of CFR 14 Part 23 and/or CFR 14 Part 25 is preferred

Additional Competencies

• Effective written and verbal communications
• A good team player

·         Problem-Solving Skills

• Cross cultural work experiences
• Ability to work in a matrix organization

Bachelor's or Master's in Avionics, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field with at least 5-8 of relevant work experience