Project Engineer I - Aerospace

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At Luminator Technology Group, we believe we are Better Together. We always put the Customer First, focus on achieving Results, strive to Be the Best, and foster a culture of Respect & Trust.

We are on a mission to innovate and revolutionize global transportation technology. Luminator is a global leader spanning over 85 countries and nearly 1,000 employees

Luminator is seeking a experienced Project engineer I for our Plano, TX headquarters site that will be responsible for leading the development, qualification, certification, and production release of aircraft LED lighting systems and electronic control systems for commercial and business aircraft.

The engineer serves as the primary technical interface between airframe OEM customers, internal engineering teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and certification organizations to ensure successful program execution from concept through production and entry into service.

This role includes ownership of technical schedule, product compliance, system performance, and engineering deliverables for interior and exterior aircraft lighting systems and associated control electronics. “Candidates must be located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.”

What You’ll Do

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Program / Project Engineering
Serve as the engineering focal for customer aircraft lighting programs.
Lead engineering activities from concept, development, qualification, certification, and production
Develop and maintain engineering schedules and technical deliverables
Track technical risks, action items, and program issues
Support customer program reviews and technical interchange meetings
Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams:
Electrical
Mechanical
Optical
Software
Certification
Manufacturing

System Development Responsibilities

Lead Development Of Aircraft Lighting And Control Systems Including

Cabin LED lighting systems
Emergency lighting systems
Cockpit lighting
Exterior LED lighting
Logo lights
Power supplies and LED drivers
Dimming and network control systems
Define system architecture, interfaces, and requirements

Certification & Regulatory Compliance

Lead certification efforts in coordination with certification engineers and DERs/ODA

Support Compliance To

14 CFR Part 23 / 25 / 27 / 29
DO-160 Environmental Qualification
DO-178 Software
DO-254 Complex Electronic Hardware
ARP4754A System Development
ARP4761 Safety Assessment
Review and comment on certification documentation: Certification plans Requirements documents Test plans and procedures Compliance & Qualification reports Safety analysis (FHA, FMEA, FTA)
Support certification testing and conformity inspections.

Qualification & Testing

Plan and support environmental qualification testing per DO-160:
Plan and support environmental qualification testing per DO-160:
Temperature and altitude
Vibration/shock/EMI/EMC/Power Input/Waterproofness/Dust
Support photometric and optical testing for lighting performance
Support system integration testing.
Review and comment on qualification test reports

Production Release & Sustaining Engineering

Support transition from development into production
Review and approve engineering changes
Support production issues, MRB, and root cause investigations
Work with manufacturing on production test requirements and acceptance testing
Support supplier technical issues and component obsolescence
Support field issues and airline/OEM service engineering requests

Experience

3–5 years of aerospace engineering experience
Experience with aircraft electrical or electronic systems
Experience leading engineering development projects
Familiarity with DO-160 environmental testing
Knowledge of aerospace certification processes
Ability to read electrical schematics, system diagrams, and engineering drawings
Experience working directly with customers and suppliers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience with aircraft lighting systems.
Experience with LED drivers, power electronics, or lighting control systems.
Familiarity with:
ARINC 429
CAN bus
PWM dimming
RS-485 or Ethernet aircraft networks
Experience with DO-178 or DO-254 programs.
Experience supporting FAA certification projects
PMP or formal project engineering experience
Experience working with OEM aircraft manufacturers

Why You’ll Love Working At Luminator

Competitive compensation with career growth potential.
Generous time off: Vacation and wellness time, 10 paid observed company holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.
Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous 401k match through Vanguard
Benefits effective on Day One.
Find out more about us by visiting our Life@Luminator page!

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.
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