Instrumentation Engineer

Job Summary:

Provide robust, effective, reliable, cost effective instrumentation solutions on all product development team projects.

Essential Duties:

• Lead development, installation, functional verification, and maintenance of test instrumentation, telemetry, and communication equipment.
• Coordinate with instrumentation contractors and suppliers.
• Gather and record test data.
• Maintain instrumentation and support project schedules.
• Maintain test equipment inventory and instrument calibrations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Verify that work completed by technicians meets the design and implementation intent.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service-Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service, and assistance.

Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Analytical-Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

Technical Skills-Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, and shares expertise with others.

Change Management-Adaptive to change; develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; monitors transition and evaluates results

Interpersonal Skills-Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Professionalism-Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; follows through on commitments.

Teamwork-Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Positive Attitude-Supports company directives as they pertain to team effort; able to give and receive candid and helpful feedback; willing to cooperative, consider, and work with others in the department and across the organization; enthusiastic.

Planning/Organizing-Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedule other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Responsibility & Accountability-Assumes ownership and suggests appropriate recommendations to achieve company goals. Committed to ensuring planes are designed and produced safely; immediately report any errors or mistakes to appropriate personnel.

Dependability/Initiative-Follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; volunteers readily and offers to help and assist when work is complete.

Safety & Security-Observes safety and security procedures.

Attendance/Overtime-Punctual; observes appropriate break and meal periods; properly notifies Supervisor within designated timeframe in case of absence. Overtime hours may be required.

Written communication- Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering related discipline.

Engineering experience: 5 years.

Engineering Flight Test Instrumentation experience: 2 years.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Experience with Flight Test Telemetry systems.

Experience with modern aircraft avionics systems technology.

Good communication, computer, leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Understanding and application of EMI/RFI, signal shielding, and electrical bonding principles.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer programming, spreadsheet, word processing, Visio, and PowerPoint software.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime hours may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.