Thales
Aircraft Engineer (Engineering)
TOGETHER WE ENTERTAIN MORE THAN 750,000 PASSENGERS A DAY WHILE IN-FLIGHT
Thales InFlyt Experience products offer end-to-end solutions that support our customers before, during and after the flight. Thales supplies in-flight entertainment and connectivity experiences to more than 60 airlines around the globe and as a trusted airline partner is committed to building its position as an industry leader. We are proud that our InFlyt Experience systems are used by over 274 million passengers a year.
We are currently looking for an Aircraft Engineer to join Thales in Orlando, Florida and Irvine, California. The Aircraft Engineer performs aircraft installation engineering and participates in the design, development, and integration of aircraft In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity Systems and components through engineering analysis, research and design. The Engineer supports Type Certificate (TC) or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) program developments and installations, as well as provides sustaining engineering to airline Customers. The Engineer will provide oversight of outside engineering companies assisting in the development of system design and aircraft integration of Thales In-Flight Entertainment systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop engineering design and processes for installing Thales InFlyt Experience products onto a variety of airframes.
• Supports the overall design of the system and its installation on the aircraft.
• Generate engineering modeling, installation drawings, fabrication drawing and other required documentation in support of Thales InFlyt Experience product integration using appropriate CAD tools.
• Supports external integration engineering efforts
• Create, review and revise work instruction to install Thales InFlyt Experience systems.
• Works in concert with the Certification Engineering team to provide the Engineering design data to support a TC, STC or STC amendment project.
• Provides engineering support for Head of Version linefit or prototype retrofit aircraft installations, initial launch production installations to validate design package stability and ongoing support of products to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Evaluates existing approved design data to incorporate into new projects to reduce schedule and increase quality.
• Supports more senior Engineers in providing structural or electrical analyses for current and future modifications dependent on discipline.
• Develop STC amendment (AMDT) design data related to reconfigurations, system upgrades, layout passenger arrangement (LOPA) changes and equipment design evolution for existing operators of the Thales InFlyt Experience IFE System or in support of new operators.
• Complies with company, airworthiness, and quality requirements, policies and procedures.
• Supports and participates in customer design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Works within budget and schedule guidelines.
• Gains a working knowledge of the complete Thales IFE System in order to Triage problems or customer requests.
• Other duties as assigned as necessary
Skills and Experience:
• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or Aeronautics Engineering/Engineering Technology required or similar discipline or equivalent directly related experience, (ABET School preferred). Degree specialty may be dependent on the company's needs for a specific discipline.
• Experience using CAD required
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working with aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documentation, and an understanding of aircraft structures and/or electrical systems preferred
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
• Familiar with Solidworks(2D & 3D), AutoCAD 2D and/or Creo 3D highly preferred
• Previous aircraft modification and/or repair design experience preferred
• Previous IFE Entertainment experience is preferred
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical abilities
• Must have the ability to interact with a wide range of customer groups, both internal and external
• Must be able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
• Ability to be detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% dependent on programs and contracts
• Valid Passport with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
• Work shifts and/or weekend schedule as required by workload, programs and contacts
Are you ready to be part a part of something big? If your skills, experience and attitude are a match and you're looking for an exciting challenge, please apply now using the link below and we will be in touch.
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