Environmental Control Systems SME (Engineer Aeronautical 5) - 29594
$136,373–$176,800 year
On-siteCorpus Christi, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Review test plans, reports, and analyses for compliance with specification and qualification requirements for Aviation Environmental Control Systems. Evaluate test results, witness tests, and conduct post-test inspections to assess hardware condition and performance. Support Depot and repair activities by reviewing Maintenance and Overhaul plans, Product Verification Audits, and alternate source evaluations. Provide technical input on Foreign Military Sales, Condition Based Maintenance, and Cost Wise Readiness activities. Participate in program reviews, technical meetings, and failure investigations while documenting processes for airworthiness qualification. Perform data reduction and analysis to evaluate component performance and recommend corrective actions. This role supports the Army Maneuver Air Directorate and Propulsion Branch in Huntsville, Alabama, with 11-25% travel required.
Required Qualifications
- 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
- 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
- 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
- The ability to document processes and methodologies for the design and airworthiness qualification of Environmental Control Systems
- The ability to perform data reduction and analysis to evaluate Environmental Control and component performance
- The ability to provide written recommendations regarding field inquiries concerning serviceability of Environmental Control Systems
- The ability to read and understand engineering drawings and parts lists
- The ability to write clear and concise memorandums
- Provide engineering support for Environmental Control Systems relating to helicopters, unmanned air vehicles and fixed wing platforms
- Documented working knowledge of performing thermal analyses
- Experience using/developing various software tools to conduct Steady State and Transient Thermodynamic Design & Analysis
- The candidate should have documented experience on performing risk analysis, reliability analysis, and data reduction and analysis
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have a DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time
- Must be able to climb ladders
- Must be able to tolerate confined spaces
- Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature variances
Desired Qualifications
- 18 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
- 16 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
- 14 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
- Working knowledge of multiple DoD software programs to include but not limited to Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), The Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation/Maintenance Consolidated Database System (TAMMS-A/MCDS), SRD Task Tracking System (TTS), and Aircraft/Engine Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs)/Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
- Experience conducting Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Experience/Knowledge with writing and reviewing of Aeronautical Design Specifications, such as ADS-50 & AMACC
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing requirements used in ECS system qualification
- Experience writing and reviewing AWIS, SSRAs, System Safety Management Plans, FMECA/FEMA, and Safety Design Requirements Definition
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 25 yrs
- Masters of Science in Engineering with 23 yrs
- Ph.D in Engineering with 21 yrs
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