Flight Control Systems Integration & Safety Engineer 4
Chipton-Ross is seeking 6 Flight Control Systems Integration & Safety Engineers (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in Everett, WA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
5-7 years of technical experience working with Flight Controls
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gathers, defines and documents system level requirements and investigates actions necessary for requirements definition and flow-down improvement. Performs and documents design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems and guides experienced engineers in performance of the designs. Develops GNC and mathematical tools and techniques and aids in developing Technology roadmaps. Performs or directs test data analysis and documentation. Presents findings of compliance to regulatory agencies, negotiates certification basis in alignment project goals, simulation and design review per FAA, MIL-SPEC and NASA guidance. Trains and coaches others. Works under minimal direction. Duties may include (but are not limited to):
This requisition is seeking accomplished, self-motivated mid-career engineers to design, analyze, test and certify flight control systems and components for large commercial aircraft as well as to support the production and fleet operations of this equipment. This requisition is for multiple positions in multiple flight control disciplines performing many of the tasks listed below.
Decomposes airplane level requirements into system level requirements and further decomposes system level requirements into component requirements
Participates in and/or lead system, component and detail certification efforts, including: creation of required certification artifacts, such as, system safety analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, and fault tree analysis; confirming and demonstrating traceability to regulatory requirements; and resolution of regulation conflicts.
Gathers, defines and documents system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition.
Resolves requirement conflicts. Performs and documents analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems to validate or assess the system design or models.
Participates in and/or lead system level and component level validation analysis and testing, including: test monitoring; analysis and test report authoring; supplier test report review and approval; test failure analysis; and test failure mitigation.
Generally, these activities require successful cross-functional coordination within and outside of client including with:, avionics, pilot/crew operations, airplane safety, aerodynamics, BCA systems software, suppliers, airline customers, and regulatory agencies.
Develops solutions and disposition of issues to assure customer satisfaction.
Works under general direction.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with System Safety Analysis including failure modes and effects analysis; fault tree analysis; common cause analysis, and single & multiple failure analysis
Knowledge/Experience with ARP 4754 and ARP 4761
Experience with flight controls system and component architecture
Experience in requirements development, design, analysis, and verification & validation of flight control systems
Experience using requirement management tools such as IBM Rational DOORS
Experience with manufacturing regulated and certified, safety critical components and software
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Job Location: Everett, WA
Rate: Up to $108.65 DOE
Duration: 4.5 Months
Input Date: 08/05/2026
Attention: Patricia Serge
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: pserge@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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