Flight Controls Engineer

Flight Controls Engineer -
March 16, 2023
-Greensboro NC
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Flight Controls EngineerGeneral Summary:
Design Engineer responsible for the conceptual design and production engineering of Aircraft Flight Control Systems. The candidate will be responsible for conceptual layout, detailed design and aircraft production & in-service design and modification.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Generates Engineering Models and Drawings utilizing CATIA Version 5.
- Performs trade studies for Flight Control Systems to identify optimal engineering solution.
- Define primary and secondary Flight Control System schematics and architecture
- Develop component level requirements derived from top level system requirements
- Perform clean sheet component layouts for Flight Control Systems in support of schematic architecture
- Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for powered and unpowered Flight Control Systems
- Utilizes drafting and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing knowledge to optimize part design for cost and functionality.
- Collaborates with the Integrated Product Team to resolve cross functional issues.
- Review work performed by others and ensure work is to the highest standard.
- Implements Industry best engineering practices (design for manufacturing, design for reliability and design for maintainability).
- Have the ability to understand and apply certification requirements.
- Have the ability to generate Flight Controls certification documents in support of design and qualification requirements.
- Implement design solutions optimized for cost and weight.
- Manages task execution to ensure on-time and on-target completion.
- Searches for problem root cause and develop corrective action plans and solutions.
- Serves as a primary interface within the Flight Control Systems group to ensure effective communication, coordination, and timely completion of project milestones.
- Leads or participates in design / development reviews with management and internal customers. The candidate must have the ability to deliver technical presentations effectively to a diverse and demanding audience.
- Investigate and disposition production line build issues. Must be familiar with Material Review Board processes.
Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering with 4-9+ years directly related experience
- OR MS / MBA with 2-7+ years of experience
- Some Travel will be required
- Proficient in use of CATIA Version 5.
- Proficient in use of Kinematic function within CATIA Version 5.
- Advanced knowledge of drafting rules.
- Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
- Use of Team Center.
- Familiar with FAR Part 23 or Part 25.
- Functional knowledge of SAP.
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