Avionics Engineer - Remote

OVERVIEW

Oliver Wyman Vector offers top-tier technical consulting and services to the aviation, aerospace, defense, and rail sectors worldwide. Our experienced team, part of the Oliver Wyman Transportation and Services Practice, delivers impactful solutions to complex industry challenges. We work closely with our clients, providing clarity and confidence, and offer proprietary technologies to enhance safety and productivity. Our team values every relationship and advocates for our clients’ success, helping them navigate market challenges. We bring the expertise to advance today’s priorities and the insight to shape a vision for tomorrow.

An Oliver Wyman Vector Avionics Engineer will work with customers and suppliers to develop complete engineering packages for aircraft avionics and electrical modifications, upgrades, and maintenance. This includes researching, designing, planning, and supporting all phases of the modification/upgrade projects. They will primarily be responsible for evaluating and supporting engineering projects for multiple clients (operators and aviation supply chains) and fleet types. Knowledge of industry or cross industry best practices, process evaluation/improvement methodologies, and project management are preferred. Remote/Virtual positions are available based on location and experience. Some travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop complete engineering packages for aircraft avionics/electrical modifications and installations of systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customer engineering department, or independent of, to develop engineering for aircraft avionics and electrical systems, which can include system analysis, specification evaluation, and integration reports
• Generate/Interpret engineering drawings which may include Wiring Diagrams, Electrical Load Analysis, Modification, Installation, and/or Repair of Components (avionics and electrical)
• Participate in vendor coordination meetings, both on and off site
• Provide on-site engineering support for aircraft modifications if requested/required by customer
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to avionics systems during development, testing, and operation phases
• Perform system testing, verification, and validation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices

Education and Experience:

• Preferred experience in an airline avionics/electrical maintenance, maintenance repair and overhaul engineering, or military aviation environment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university, or equivalent experience/training
• Base knowledge of 14 CFR regarding Part 121 airline operations and Part 145 maintenance

Skills and Attributes:

• Familiarity and experience with some or all of the following aircraft systems: Communications, Navigation, Auto Flight, Indicating / Recording, Flight Deck Displays, Information Systems, Lighting, electrical,
• Familiarity with airworthiness certification processes of regulatory agencies (e.g. FAA, EASA, etc.)
• Must have base working knowledge of CFRs with emphasis on part 25 and part 121 and relevant aviation regulations and certifications, such as DO-178C, DO-254
• Ability to create, read, and decipher:
• Engineering Orders
• Change Requests
• IPCs
• CMMs
• Wiring Diagrams
• System Schematic Drawings
• Electrical Load Analysis
• Engineering drawings
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, and the aptitude to learn customized company software programs
• Has the ability to manage workload across multiple projects
• Proficient in technical writing styles
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with SCEPTRE a plus
• Customer Service oriented with ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing work environment
• Ability to be productive in a team environment and interface professionally, credibly, and objectively with colleagues and clients
• Self-directed, resourceful, willing to take initiative, work independently, and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Pays attention to detail and is a champion for accuracy and quality

OUR VALUES & CULTURE

We’re serious about making OW a rewarding, progressive, enjoyable and balanced place to work.

• Self-starters and free thinkers who work well in a team

We are self-starting, motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial about what we do

• Common aspiration, collective endeavor, shared success

We have the common aspiration to have an impact, leave a legacy and change the world. We have no interest in running a steady-state business. We want to build, grow and shape the environment around us

• Straightforward, open, respectful interaction

We value an environment where every member of Oliver Wyman is encouraged and expected to voice his or her opinion

• Opportunity without artificial barriers

We value merit and believe that to create a true meritocracy we need to remove artificial barriers to opportunity

• Balanced lives

We value people whose lives balance work and non-work activities because we believe they are both more interesting colleagues and can make better contributions to the Firm. We push ourselves hard to deliver excellence, but we also work to extract the maximum benefit from the flexibility of a project-based business. We provide the ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons. We fundamentally value each other’s time and are sensitive to how it is used. We are an output not input-based culture, have respect for people’s personal decisions, and believe that one's workload must be sustainable. We seek balance for ourselves and our colleagues.

Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to diversity is genuine, deep, and growing. We’re not perfect yet, but we’re working hard right now to make our teams balanced, representative and diverse.

ABOUT OLIVER WYMAN

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.

Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.