We are seeking a full-time Intern – Design Certification Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to avionics certification under the direction of a mentor or team leader.
Essential Functions
- Under guidance and mentorship of an experienced design certification engineer, produce/submit key FAA documents to ensure compliance with required avionics certification
- Participate in MPS, TSO and product improvement testing and develop reports to document testing efforts
- Assist with requirements development, trace matrix development and performing generic safety analysis
- Coordinate product development reviews and accept/act on constructive criticism
- Perform aircraft certification EMC testing and report generation
- Provide support to the DCE team through review/updates to procedure documents
- Design basic avionics electronics circuits including schematic design and PCB layout for design of digital or analog circuits with assistance/mentoring from other team members
- Complete basic certification and DO-254 documentation and partner with experienced DCE for signoff
- Develop tests of basic FPGA circuits in accordance with the DO-254 process with guidance from mentors or team leaders
- Support software verification efforts
Basic Qualifications
- Completed coursework towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering OR sufficient relevant experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
- Superior organizational/analytical skills with keen attention to detail/quality
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
- Experience with CAD and relevant aviation mechanical design
- Experience with or knowledge of RTCA DO-160, DO-254, DO-178, or any FAA or Aviation related regulatory standards
- Aviation related experience
