CONTRACT Systems Engineer - Wichita
Job Description
Posting Start Date:  6/5/26
Requisition ID:  13740
Wichita, KS, USA, 67209

What are your contributions to the team?

This will include the development of system designs, aircraft modifications, and technical documentation such as:

 

  • Technical Requirements Documents
  • System schematics
  • Supplier requirement documents
  • System descriptions
  • Interface control documents
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Certification plans to FAA, TCCA and EASA standards
  • Issue papers
  • Functional test requirements
  • Equipment qualification test plans and test reports
  • Aircraft-level test plans and test reports, and
  • Design compliance reports
  • Perform and/or support requirements management, validation, and verification activities.
  • Review installation drawings, qualification test data and reports.
  • Analyze ground and flight test data to verify system performance and functionality.
  • Support change management through research, concepts, design reviews, trade studies, impact analysis, and implementation.
  • Support internal and external design reviews and program governance sessions.
  • Provide support for Technical Subcontract Management of system suppliers.
  • Show compliance to 14CFR Part 25 FAA, TCCA, and EASA certification requirements.

How to thrive in this role?

  • You will hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronics/Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
  • You will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in systems engineering, or a related field.
  • Per US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
  • You will have experience or be familiar with ARP4754A for development of civil aircraft and Systems.
  • You will have a working knowledge of FAA, TCCA and EASA Part 25 certification requirements.
  • You will have a working knowledge of system safety processes.
  • You will be familiar with RTCA DO-160, DO-178 and DO-254 standards.
  • You will be proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Experience with AutoCAD is also preferred.
  • You must exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • You will demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management, and suppliers.
  • You will have experience with Commercial Derivative Military programs.
  • You must be self-motivated and be able to coordinate multiple activities and manage time effectively.