Principal Systems Engineer-Actuation Systems(Onsite)

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in systems engineering, including systems architecture, requirements management, and system integration.
• Experience with electromechanical actuators, power electronics, and aircraft systems such as avionics or electrical interfaces.
• Experience with system verification and validation, including the use of tools such as Cameo for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Polarion for requirements management.

• Experience with electromechanical actuation systems, including motor control, dynamic behavior analysis, and feedback sensor integration.
• Familiarity with power supply systems, converters, distribution modules, and lighting-control electronics, including LED drivers and dimming requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as DO‑160, DO‑178, ARP4754A/ARP4761, and ARP5526.

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The Principal Systems Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and integration of advanced electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications. This position focuses on ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of actuation systems while driving cross-functional collaboration and mentoring engineering teams

• →Lead system architecture development for electromechanical actuation systems, including actuator mechanics, drive electronics, power distribution, and lighting-control interfaces.
• →Define, allocate, and manage system-level requirements across mechanical, electrical, software, and electronic subsystems.
• →Conduct and review system-level trade studies, including motor/gear sizing, electrical load impacts, actuator dynamics, thermal considerations, and EMC requirements.
• →Oversee system safety and reliability engineering activities, including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and System Safety Assessments (SSA).
• →Develop and align program schedules across cross-functional teams, addressing technical conflicts and ensuring integration of actuation hardware, power electronics, and lighting-control systems.
• →Define and execute system-level verification and validation (V&V) strategies, ensuring compliance with DO‑160, DO‑178, ARP4754A/ARP4761, and other relevant standards.
• →Engage with suppliers and customers to lead technical discussions, design reviews, and certification activities.
• →Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of engineering processes and organizational capabilities.

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