Electrical Engineer Project Lead at Thales Avionics, Inc. (IFE) in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

The primary responsibility of Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Technical Project Lead is to lead the HW design, development, test and qualification of IFEC LRU products. He/she is responsible to perform a subset of all the hardware-engineering activities required to develop a HW embedded solution/product.  Activities to be executed within approved work scope, contractual delivery dates and budget.

Responsible HW development process enrichment with lessons learned and traceability to process changes; 3rd party suppliers and contractors management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project management:

• Manages daily work and performance of the LRU HW Design Engineering Team;




• Participates in the electrical design, development and test activities and qualification of state-of-the-art embedded digital and analog high speed, mixed signal communication circuits;




• For the team, he/she schedules, co-ordinates and monitors the implementation of tasks.   Participates in co-engineering activity with the PCB, Mechanical, SW and System engineering teams.




• Ensure that hardware-engineering aspects of projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner and will integrate efforts from various functional groups to accomplish goals;




• Conducts comprehensive electrical design reviews with engineering team and manufacturing partners to confirm that design parameters, cost and manufacturability requirements have been met;




• Writes the technical specifications, documents to make sure the product meets the customer, marketing, manufacturing and system design requirements;




• Work with Quality team to ensure quality systems and processes are in place to achieve hardware-engineering success;




• Participates in regular meetings with 3rd Parties / maintains action item lists;




• Lead as required sustaining engineering electrical investigations, process and documentation updates in collaboration with Thales industrial operations, product engineering and product support engineering teams and manufacturing partners.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline;




• 5 years’ experience in Electrical embedded hardware design for high speed digital and analog communications systems;




• Design knowledge in modern LCD, Touchscreen technologies for cell phones and tablets required;




• Experience in avionics electrical design, development, DO-160 qualification and documentation;




• Experience in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth embedded design. IP/Networking;




• Experience using schematic capture and layout viewer (ORCAD, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, PCAD, etc.);




• Experience using digital test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Emulators, Debuggers, etc.;




• Firsthand knowledge of Linux machine administration, Android, Perl scripting;




• Expertise in Product Data Management tools: Team Center (or similar);




• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office use: Excel, Project, Outlook, Word, Visio; PowerPoint;

Leadership skills / Management skills / Personal skills:

• Ability to multitask in an environment requirement a high level of detail and accuracy, work independently and take ownership of all assigned tasks;




• Ability to work in a multicultural team with varied degrees of experience;




• Ability to track and follow-up on open issues and action items;




• Self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity and evolving requirements;




• Good written and communication skills, effectively managing projects and working with global cross-functional team;




• Capable of presenting information to large group of peers and/or managers;

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in Electrical embedded hardware design for high speed digital and analog communications systems;




• 5 years’ experience in leading electrical/HW engineering project team;




• 3 years’ experience with aerospace industries;




• Boeing, Airbus Line Fit qualification experience;




• Expertise with Touch screen technology and high volume manufacturing of laptop, tablets or cell phones.

Travel and Schedule:

Minimum travel and Possible Hybrid Work Schedule

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required by management.)

Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with (a) criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

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