Systems Engineer 3

Position Description


The Company Global Services (BGS) Commercial Modifications Engineering team is seeking Systems Engineers (Level 3) to make an immediate impact on key programs.


We are looking for experienced, engaged, and motivated systems engineers to join a team of highly skilled Project Engineers supporting Avionics and Airframe, Performance & Systems (AP&S) product lines. This selected candidate will be based in sunny Long Beach, California and will be working on complex work statements in coordination with Engineering, Program Management, and other key supporting organizations. In this high-visibility, high-growth potential position they will be able to combine the deep expertise and resources of the entire Company enterprise with the flexibility and fast pace of a post-production modification program to continuously raise the bar for technical excellence and product quality and safety.


Position Responsibilities:
• Leads a cross-functional engineering team focused on project execution for Avionics or AP&S Modifications
• Identifies technical risks, issues, and opportunities; Develops and executes plans for risk mitigation, issue resolution, and opportunity capture.
• Resolves complex, cross-functional technical challenges, inclusive of leading Technical Design Reviews (TDRs). Partners closely with technical Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to resolve technical challenges.
• Effectively navigates complex certification efforts, working with FAA and EASA appointed personnel
• Collaborates with Program Management to develop integrated project plans and project schedules
• Responds to changes to statement of work, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules
• Supports project proposal activities by reviewing Statement of Work, assessing potential impact to certification, configuration control, and defines the overall effort required to complete the project
• Identifies and leads improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost, and reduce project flow
• Identifies and tracks engineering performance metrics
• Self-motivated and works under minimal direction.


Requirements


Required Skils:
• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 5+ years' experience in an engineering role.
• Experience with avionics, cabin systems, electrical, structures, or systems engineering.


Preferred Skills:
• Experience working in the commercial aircraft modification environment
• Experience in leading technical teams or projects
• Experience with FAA certification requirements (14 CFR Part 25 Regulations)
• Experience with FAA Airworthiness Directives
• Experience with Company's Organization Delegation Authorization (ODA) procedures
• Advanced knowledge and familiarity with Company Commercial Airplanes drawings, documents/procedures (i.e. BPM, BPI, etc.), manuals (i.e. AMM, CMM, etc.), and Service Bulletins
• Experience with Company commercial aircraft platforms
• Experience with providing briefings to senior level management
• Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development
• Ability to lead and uphold a culture of proactive safety, first-time quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to quickly learn and work autonomously with limited supervision


Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.