Salary
💰 $104,550 - $212,750 per year
About the role
- Perform airplane-level evaluations of changes impacting ETOPS on multiple platforms (737, 747-8, 757, 767, 777, 787) including retrofit modifications
- Perform system-level evaluations and provide assistance related to ETOPS-significant systems in propulsion, systems, avionics, etc.
- Coordinate, plan, prepare, review and execute ETOPS applicant certification work for submittal to certification authorities (FAA, EASA, and other international validation bodies)
- Using project management practices, provide inputs to ETOPS certification plans and manage deliverables to closure
- Prepare Major/Minor Determinations for ETOPS DAEs and document them in DCCS/BERST
- Develop analytical, reliability, and empirically based ETOPS assessment reports
- Review safety assessments (including Fault Tree Analysis) that pertain to ETOPS missions/diversions
- Develop configuration and conformity requirements for ETOPS and negotiate with Program, Regulatory Agencies, Suppliers, and Manufacturing/Quality
- Integrate with BCA ETOPS team to support airplane program meetings and project reviews
- Support customers (ETOPS) and in-service reliability tracking (ETOPS)
- Lead AFM change proposals and ensure ETOPS requirements for the Airplane Flight Manual are met
- Mentor and develop systems engineers in ETOPS design, integration and certification
- Work under minimal direction and engage across disciplines including propulsion, flight controls, avionics, safety, maintenance, and regulatory administration
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- Experience with Airplane Extended Operations (ETOPS) certification, design, integration and analysis in systems, propulsion, electrical, etc.
- 3+ years of experience in Aerospace and Systems Engineering
- Familiar with FAA regulations for ETOPS (e.g., 14 CFR 25.1535 & Appendix K)
- Able to perform Applicant role and complete training for ETOPS discipline specific and BPM 15.4 DAE role for ETOPS
- Understanding of Boeing Procedures Manual Sections 15.1 and 15.4
- Familiar with ETOPS Configuration, Maintenance and Procedures (CMP) document(s) and CMP change proposals
- Knowledge of ETOPS requirements for the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and AFM change proposals
- Knowledge and experience with the BPSM Process (RCA, Corrective Actions, etc.)
- Ability to develop analytical, reliability, and empirically based ETOPS assessment reports
- Experience reviewing safety assessments (including Fault Tree Analysis) related to ETOPS
- Ability to document Major/Minor Determinations in Boeing Design Change Classification System (DCCS) tool and BERST as an ETOPS DAE
- Knowledge of aircraft design, systems engineering, model-based engineering, system integration, requirements management, propulsion engineering, and turbomachinery (preferred)
- Knowledge of EASA regulations for ETOPS (preferred)
- Understanding and application of Project Management techniques such as scheduling, resource management, and performance measures (preferred)
- Experience with Systems Troubleshooting (preferred)
- Must be willing/able to work onsite in Long Beach, CA
- Visa sponsorship available (employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status)
- Drug-free workplace; post-offer testing for substances and alcohol when criteria are met