electrical-engineer

Electrical Systems and Equipment, HIRF and Lightning Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson Helicopter is an engineering-focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

The Electrical Systems and Equipment, HIRF and Lightning Engineer is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for designing electrical systems and equipment with an emphasis on HIRF and Lightning.

Status: Full Time, Exempt, On-Site

Reports To: VP Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design electrical systems and equipment for rotorcraft applications.
  • Lead the design, validation, and certification of protection from HIRF, lightning, and EMI from the component to the aircraft level.
  • Create wiring diagrams, component and installation drawings, specifications, processes, and other design data.
  • Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, systems, and aircraft in the laboratory and ground test environment as necessary to include test planning, conformity, instrumentation, test conduct, data analysis, and issue resolution.
  • Establish the certification basis, develop the means and methods of compliance, generate compliance documentation, and interface with certification authorities to resolve issues and obtain approval.
  • Interface with manufacturing personnel to ensure the producibility of designs and resolution of issues encountered during development and production.
  • Work with other engineers to integrate designs with other components, ensure designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.
  • Interface with external suppliers of components and services to establish requirements and ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Contribute to System Safety Analyses particularly with regard to those aspects which affect HIRF and Lightning.
  • Utilize test data to improve future designs.
  • Develop and standardize methods and manufacturing specifications used for HIRF and Lightning protection design, testing, and reporting.
  • Select, implement, and validate tools used for systems engineering.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
  • 5+ years direct experience with design practices, standards, and testing for HIRF and lightning protection and EMI.
  • Expert knowledge of DO-160 as applicable to electrical systems, particularly HIRF and lightning.
  • Prior experience with aircraft certification.
  • Familiarity system safety processes including 14 CFR 2x.1309 and ARP 4761.
  • Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s Degree in a related engineering field.
  • Experience with helicopter design, development, and certification.
  • FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Unit Member (UM).

PAY RANGE:

  • $120,000 – $155,000/per year

Robinson Helicopter Company encourages job applicants to apply online. Applications may also be submitted through the kiosk located in the Personnel Office’s lobby Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.