JOB TITLE: Engine Controls Engineer - Propulsion Systems

LOCATION: Denver, CO

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• 12-month contract with opportunities for extension

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Potential for bonuses

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Seeking an Engine Controls Engineer to join our team.

• You will be working as part of the Propulsion Team developing the engine controls architecture for the Integrated Power Plant System (IPPS). 

• Work would be related to the full authority digital engine control (FADEC) system for the engine

• Lead the development of the FADEC system hardware and software including definition of controller electronics, sensors, effectors, and engine control law

• Define hardware and software requirements to ensure compliance with FAA Part 25 and 33 regulatory certification requirements

• Author system development, validation and verification plans for development assurance

• Lead design and evaluation of control law for favorable dynamic behavior

• Lead control system testing efforts including desktop simulation, hardware-in-loop (HIL), engine commissioning, and model correlation

• Collaborate with other team members and suppliers throughout the design, integration, and certification activities.

• Collaborate with cross functional team(s) to develop and validate requirements

• Make technical decisions with minimal supervision

Required Skills:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering 

• Minimum 10+ years of aerospace industry experience in engine controls or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience 

• Expert knowledge of feedback control system hardware and software 

• Experience with authoring, validating, and verifying control system technical requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with FAA Part 25 and/or Part 33 regulatory requirements and Advisory Circulars related to engine controls

• Knowledge of and experience with safety assessment process, methods, and analyses (FHA, PASA, SSA) used in safety assessments

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• The ability to interface and communicate effectively with different groups and levels of leadership internally and externally 

Desired Skills:

• Expert knowledge in application of SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761

• Experience with environmental qualification per DO-160 

• Experience with model-based development per DO-331

• Experience in Software/Hardware Audits (DO-178 and DO-254)

• Coordination with suppliers from development phase to hardware/software qualification and certification

• Experience with development of supersonic aircraft technologies

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. 

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft