Avionics Engineer

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (On-site)

Responsibilities:

► Advise on technical and certification risks based on experience.

► Liase with the suppliers during the development projects.

► Perform laboratory, ground testing.

► Support flight testing.

Tasks:

► Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

► Seeks to identify possible problems presented in applicable projects that may cause a delay or exceed budget. Contributes to finding appropriate solutions.

► Develops (or revises) content for the functional description document, system requirements data, interface description document and design verification test procedures.

► Conducts technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and other analyses.

► Ability to perform systems activities on a project, recommend process and product improvements.

► Conducts engineering processes using standard work, including verification and qualification procedures.

► Provides assistance to system engineers for the creation of avionics substantiation and compliance data.

► Performs systems bench testing, problem report investigation/testing and take action to resolve test discrepancies.

Competences:

► University Degree or equivalent in electrical or aerospace engineering.

► Familiarity with EASA and/or FAA certification requirements.

► Familiarity with environmental qualification DO-160 is required.

► Familiarity with airborne software and hardware development DO-178 and DO-254.

► Quick learner with strong analytical and problem solving skills.

► Ability to work as part of a multinational team.

Experience:

► 10 years of relevant experience in avionics developments for fixed or rotary wings platforms.

► Relevant experience of development and integration of avionics systems, such as electronic displays, navigation, communication and utilities systems, good background in aircraft electrical power systems.

► Experience in aircraft/equipment certification.