Principal Systems Engineer (Ohio)
Principal Systems Engineer (Ohio)
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01-08-2025
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Job Description
A highly experienced and technically proficient Principal Systems Engineer with a strong background in aerospace is sought to join a growing LTA team. The Principal Systems Engineer will be pivotal in the design development integration and verification of LTAs next generation Airship. This individual will provide technical leadership mentor junior engineers and ensure adherence to the highest safety and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle with a specific focus on navigating the FAA certification process.
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading the definition design and development of system architectures subsystems and interfaces ensuring alignment with mission objectives and compliance with specifications and FAA regulations.
- Guide and mentor a team of systems engineers and cross-functional engineering teams fostering a collaborative and innovative environment particularly in relation to FAA certification requirements.
- Manage and analyze system requirements ensuring traceability from concept to verification and validation including documentation needed for FAA approvals.
- Oversee and execute system integration verification and validation activities including formal and informal testing to confirm system performance and compliance with FAA regulations and requirements.
- Implement and manage risk mitigation strategies at the system and subsystem levels utilizing techniques like FMEA to proactively address potential issues and support the FAAs continued airworthiness standards.
- Apply expertise in specialized aerospace software tools for design analysis and simulation (e.g. CAD CFD FEA MATLAB Simulink) to optimize performance and predict behavior under various conditions ensuring compliance with FAA design standards.
- Support advanced test planning and execution including environmental and flight testing analyzing data to identify and resolve system anomalies and providing data for FAA review.
- Drive adherence to aerospace safety standards regulations such as FAA regulations 14 CFR Part 25 for large transport airplanes and 14 CFR Part 23 for smaller airplanes and industry best practices such as AS9100 specifically within the FAA certification process. As well as ARP 4754b and ARP 4761
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams customers and external stakeholders including FAA representatives and Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) providing clear and concise technical communication throughout the certification lifecycle.
- Contribute to proposals research and development initiatives and the strategic roadmap for LTA Airship system advancements considering FAA certification implications.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation of system architectures designs processes and procedures ensuring all documentation required for FAA certification is complete and accurate.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in systems engineering within the aerospace industry with significant experience in FAA certification projects.
- Proven experience in leading the design integration and testing of complex aerospace systems through the FAA certification process (e.g. Type Certification (TC) Production Certification or Supplemental Type Certification (STC)).
- In-depth knowledge of aerospace design principles avionics propulsion systems structural analysis and flight mechanics and their application within FAA regulations.
- Proficiency in relevant aerospace software tools (e.g. MATLAB Simulink CAD CFD FEA) and requirements management tools (e.g. Jama) to generate the data and documentation required for FAA approvals.
- Thorough understanding of FAA regulations (e.g. 14 CFR partsand 35) FAA guidance material (e.g. ACs Orders) and industry standards like AS9100 related to aircraft certification. ARP 4754B and ARP 4761 experience
- Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams mentoring junior engineers and interacting with FAA officials.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges and ensure compliance with FAA requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies in the context of FAA certification.
- Experience supporting FAA audits inspections and responding to FAA inquiries.
What We Offer!
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical dental and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals 70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life AD&D long-term disability and short-term disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Fun events swag and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Compliance Requirements
- Criminal background check clearance
- Drug test clearance wherever applicable
$130000 - $160000 a year
The base salary range for this role is $130000 - 160000which is determined based on experience geography and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package which includes a very competitive annual bonus 401K Match and other generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of your decision to join us we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you.
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LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
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