Hardware Integration Engineer

Summary

The Hardware Integration Engineer (HIE) provides technical leadership for the hardware production, test and acceptance of simulation training devices. The HIE is responsible for execution of assigned projects from a Hardware planning, manufacturing, assembly, and installation aspect. The HIE leads, monitors and reports the project production progress and performance; Identifies resolves, and escalates project issues and risks to meet project deliverables. The HIE will apply independent judgment and creativity in the performance of tasks that may be broad in scope. The HIE interfaces/coordinates with: Production, Program Management, Finance, Hardware Engineering, Procurement/Sub-Contracts, Material Planning, Production Planning, Quality Assurance and Test Engineering to ensure hardware project execution success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Business Development

• Understand the bid approach and scope of work
• Support development of the execution plan and schedule to ensure producibility
• Review and assist with generation of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new cost proposals and update existing BOEs when there are changes to the proposed scope of work

Project Leadership

• Attend project kickoff meetings to be aware of project schedules and overall requirements
• Support generation of a Hardware Development Plan specific to execution of production effort
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule to support risk and time phased production
• Ensure Integrated Master Schedule adequately defines the procurement and production effort
• Review schedule milestones with hardware teams and consult with Project Management and Project Engineering to determine changes to the Master Plan
• Control Account Manager for production labor on assigned projects
• Perform labor hours analysis and labor hour spreading for newly kicked off programs or programs that are re-base lining
• Monitor advance orders and buyer furnished parts to ensure component availability
• Generate Engineering Change Requests for design issues
• Manage a hardware engineering DR/ECN and production NMR burndown plan to ensure all are incorporated before TDPS
• Provide status of available produced assets to project team (test bed, etc.)
• Coordinate with test engineers to test designs and functionality prior to full integration
• Ensure a smooth transition between design, production, in-house testing and Tear down, pack and ship (TDPS).
• Participate in TDPS debrief to PM for any outstanding hardware issues
• Identify technical documentation required for deployment to ensure deployment team has complete documentation package
• Assist PM and PE with risk definition and mitigation plans
• Meet with team members regularly to gather status

Technical Leadership

• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Support Production/Manufacturing personnel with any problems they may encounter
• Assist in problem resolutions and coordinate with Engineering design team to correct/revise designs and/or documentation to facilitate ease in manufacturing and promote cost reductions
• Review current manufacturing methods and make recommendations to approve efficiencies
• Participate in Make/Buy decisions to determine the most cost-effective means of production
• Perform drawing and design reviews to ensure accuracy and manufacturability on new and/or revised drawings and parts lists
• Generate detailed work instructions for drawings, specifications, and other technical data.
• Status assigned programs to upper management through direct communication or in weekly status reports
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a continual flow of work ensuring assignments are accomplished smoothly and without need for workarounds whenever possible
• Interface with subcontractors on progress, Engineering support, coordination and schedule

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Technical College Degree with 6 years of related experience in aerospace or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electro-mechanical, computer, aviation, or simulation technology.
• Flight simulation experience with detailed knowledge of flight simulator hardware technology a plus
• Must demonstrate the ability to create and understand technical documents and drawings related to aircraft, computers, electronics and flight simulation technology
• Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Customer/client focus
• Project/process management
• Ability to produce, analyze and manipulate reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed, including occasional weekends.
• May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.
• May be required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to travel CONUS and to international sites
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Work is performed in an environment where irritants such as noise from telephones, temperature and lighting variations may exist, but there is little chance of injury, accident or occupational health problems.
• Works at job activities that require sitting, standing or walking for short periods throughout the day and focused visual concentration or focused listening
• Moderate to high levels of stress, associated with technical, schedule, and customer issues are to be expected with this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.