Associate Systems Engineer (Finance)

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family !

The Associate Systems Engineer assists in leading the systems engineering lifecycle for helicopter development, integration, and modifications across CHI platforms. Defines system requirements, architecture, and design solutions. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert and oversees integration and testing at all system levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requirements capture and development
• System architecture and solution design
• Develop specifications including Interface Specifications
• Working with Technical Project Leadership to perform trade/feasibility studies to assess potential solutions
• Act as SME to development team
• Develop Validation and Verification criteria and tests, including acceptance tests for deliverables
• Define and Coordinate system integration activities
• Provide technical leadership for assigned projects and be the technical point of contact

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Systems, Electrical, Software or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years Aviation Industry experience
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role is preferred
• Experience working under ARP4754A and/or ARP4761 is preferred
• Basic understanding of FAA Certification process is desired, specifically 14 CFR Part 21, 29, and 43
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to present ideas, concepts and proposals with a wide range of audiences at all levels, technical and non-technical, internal and external
• Excellent technical and analytical skills including logical and critical thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able present ideas, concepts and proposals with a wide range of audiences at all levels both internal and external to the company
• Maintain a good working relationship with all team members, stakeholders and customers
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Proficient with Microsoft applications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)