MRS Electrical and Avionics Engineer

Overview

The H65 SRR and HC-144/C-27J MRS program provides Engineering Support Services for the Short Range Recovery (SRR) and the Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) Division at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC,

Responsibilities

Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer - Services to be Provided

• The Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer will perform avionics and electrical system design, development, integration and testing for MRS aircraft modification and sustainment programs to include but not limited to:
  • component compatibility/reliability/interoperability, ergonomics/aircraft layout, data transfer,
  • voice communications,software/hardware,wiring drawing/illustration review and approval,
  • equipment selection,
  • acquisition and obsolescence, diminishing manufacturing sources,
  • TEMPEST, laser safety, electromagnetic environmental effects, electrical loading, communication security, system development/prototyping and integration, research, testing and analysis,
  • navigation
  • flight safety,·
  • airworthiness, certification, production,
  • Technical documentation, implementation and field support.

The Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer, working independently, will take a proactive approach in researching existing and potential MRS avionics and electrical systems including:

• Design solutions, components, interface and performance requirements
• Operating parameters and related program elements.

The Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer will apprise USCG managers of the requirements, regulations and stats necessary to implement airworthiness standards:

• Define and accomplish desired levels of design and certification,
• Define and employ standard aeronautical industry practices, and comply with all USCG engineering standards.

The Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer will identify, address and resolve current, emergent and projected avionics and electrical anomalies impacting any phase of MRS upgrade and sustainment, and ensure USCG managers are apprised of related risks, impacts and potential solutions.

• The Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer will participate in an advisory role in planning/progress meetings and technical reviews.
• This position will require the participation in aircraft ground runs and/or actual flight operations. The Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer will function as a technical
• Observer for the collection of data and be considered mission essential personnel. The aircraft will always be staffed and operated by a USCG designated flight crew. This position may be required to add, remove, and adjust vibration or monitoring test equipment to complete task. The Avionics/Electrical Systems Engineer may be required to travel to other USCG units to complete their duties.

Qualifications

• Must posses a SECRET securiity clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering is desired.
• Ten ( I 0) years of USCG or DOD systems engineering experience in the areas of technical feasibility, planning, development, prototyping, integration, testing, verification, validation, certification, and sustainment of avionics/electrical systems.
• Relevant experience shall be identified as experience obtained within fifteen (15) years of solicitation release date. A Master's degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Materials, Structures, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering etc.) will substitute for two (2) years of systems engineering experience.
• Shall be proficient in interpreting, drafting, and reviewing avionics, wiring, electrical diagrams.
• Shall have experience in aircraft system design and development to include but not limited to: Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), AC and DC generation/distribution, sensors, pitot static, auto flight/flight director, navigation/communications, engine control, and engine indicating systems.
• Shall be proficient in identifying, locating and researching USCG or equivalent OHS/DOD, Federal, and industry technical publications, process guides, manuals, nstructions and related guidance and instructional documentation necessary for modification, testing, certification and sustainment of MRS aircraft.
• Shall be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite programs: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and know how to use these tools for communication and suitable presentations of research results and recommendations.