Technical Specialist III

Technical Specialist III

Technical Specialist III in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

DUTIES: Guide successful completion of major engineering programs or conceive research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of company products and services. Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues. Be consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field. Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Work without appreciable direction, having work reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results. Exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative. Maintain a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related technical field required. Twelve years of wire harness installation design/planning experience required. Ten years of experience with Mentor Graphics (Siemens) Capital Harness (CHS) and CATIA V5 required, including any experience with: project leadership; developing Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) component definition including interfaces for flight controls; power distribution; power plant and communications aircraft systems; defining components to be used, taking into account environmental, material properties and applications; and with documenting EWIS compliance to § 25.981 Fuel tank explosion prevention. Five years of experience utilizing and developing advanced project metrics and tracking methodologies required. Must have full EWIS Material Review Board (MRB) authority. Must meet FAA Order 8100.15, 3-5(b) requirements to become an EWIS Engineering Authorized Representative (EAR), Candidate in Development (CID). In lieu of a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related technical field and twelve years of experience, Employer will accept a Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related technical field and 10 years of the above-listed experience or a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering or a related technical field and 8 years of the above-listed experience. National and international travel up to 25%. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 13 years specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for Masters and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Position Purpose: Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development.

Job Description:

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope.
2. Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
3. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
4. Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas.
5. Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements.
6. Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
7. Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
8. Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.

Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements:

1. Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred.
2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.