Avionics Engineer

6w1 month ago

Metrea

Tampa, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $110,000

About this role

In the Aircraft Modifications Avionics Engineer role, you will provide engineering design and certification support for integration of avionics systems into general aviation, business, transport and military derivative aircraft. This role supports major alterations and Supplemental Type Certificate development managed by both the FAA and the Peregrine ODA within Metrea Aerospace Design.

You will review customer requirements, research project requirements, and analyze aircraft and equipment specifications to determine system interfaces and electrical load budgets. You will create interconnect drawings using AutoCad and develop Installation Data Packages including systems and electrical fabrication, assembly and installation drawings.

This role sits within the AeroSpace Design (ASD) area of Metrea, part of the Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) that provides integrated end-to-end capability for rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell acts as central command and coordination hub, while specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC) and ASD.

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains, building vertically integrated full stacks of capability. With operators and engineers under one roof, the company closes the gap between lab and field, connecting design with effect. This environment offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge mission aviation solutions.

Requirements

2-10 years working experience in designing/engineering and installation of avionics systems upgrades, ideally in a special missions modification environment.
USA Passport, available for domestic & international travel (occasional).
Proficiency in AutoCad for creating interconnect drawings and technical data packages.
Knowledge of FAA regulations and experience with Supplemental Type Certificate development.
Ability to work independently with limited oversight and ask questions when necessary.
Strong attention to detail and ability to apply electrical engineering standards to drawing development.

Responsibilities

Review customer requirements including Statement(s) of Work.
Research and analysis of project requirements.
Review aircraft and equipment specifications to determine system interfaces and electrical load budgets.
Perform aircraft surveys and collect required data (less than 20% travel).
Create interconnect drawings for all affected avionics systems using AutoCad.
Create Installation Data Package (Technical Data Package) including systems and electrical fabrication, assembly and installation drawings.
Write Engineering Orders, create installation instructions.
Create aircraft manual supplements for maintenance and operations.