About this role
Job Summary:
Carry out the development lifecycle of environmental control systems and sustain existing systems for aerospace applications. Responsibilities include development and documentation of system requirements, thermal sizing, interface control, operating logics, and test activities. Coordinates with internal component, electrical, and software engineering teams, and with customers.
Summary of Duties:
· Create system requirements to align with customer specifications such as thermal performance, allocated power, space and weight constraints, etc.
· Develop system requirements documentation to feed into components, electrical, and software design.
· Prepare qualification plans for new systems to show compliance with aerospace industry standards such as RTCA/DO-160.
· Create system description documentation including diagrams that define layout, function, and communication interfaces.
· Generate FMECA to support safety assessments.
· Develop system models, simulations, and analysis to support design and validation.
· Design, coordinate, and execute system tests for development and verification.
· Support qualification test programs and review of qualification documents.
· Collaborate with components, electrical, and software engineering teams on design and implementation activities.
· Develop and maintain technical manuals for systems such as maintenance or repair instructions.
· Interface with customers in technical-focused meetings.
· Assist the production team with the introduction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems.
· Support customers and operators in the field by troubleshooting and helping resolve technical issues.
Qualifications:
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Computer Skills:
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Familiar with CAD software (e.g. Inventor, SolidWorks)
Other Skills:
· Technical proficiency in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
· Understanding of vapor cycle cooling systems.
· Strong problem-solving ability, well organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
· Effective oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
· Proactive ownership and drive to bring issues to closure.
· Ability to interpret engineering documents such as drawings, electrical schematics, data specification sheets, safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance manuals.
· Familiarity with integrating engineering objectives with manufacturing and quality requirements.
Preferred Skills (not required):
· Experience working in engineering requirements management interfaces (e.g. DOORS).
· Experience developing CFD models for simulation (e.g. STAR-CCM+).
· Experience developing numerical models and simulations (e.g. MATLAB, VBA).
· Knowledge of industry environmental qualification standards (RTCA/DO-160).
· Familiarity with industry verification standards (RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254).
“Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability”