The Aerospace Engineer FAE (Field Applications Engineer) performs engineering related to product and customer experiences of TEC’s aerospace products. This role is to operate, support, and develop requirements for aerospace products. Products include the existing products from ACES Systems and new onboard systems.  This position supports products in the office, at training sites, and at customer locations in the U.S. and Canada. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a job incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.  An employee will be required to follow other job-related duties required by the manager.

30% - Performs product development, improvements, processes and testing. Develops training materials.
30% - Captures and processes customer requirements, supports customer engineering support needs.
35% - Supports the company on travel to customer locations for verification and custom application development.
5% - Attends meetings and seminars as requested.

• Experience supporting flight test efforts for both fixed wing and rotary wing.
• Experience developing and operating thorough test plans. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to diagnose system-level issues using multiple toolsets. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Must be well organized and able to multi-task. 
• Ability to maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values. 
• Ability to keep supervisor and other team members apprised on a regular basis of all activities.
• Operate equipment in lab.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/LICENSES

• 4-year degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent
• System-level hardware development experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Works at office desks: extensive computer work carrying out both manual and repetitive arm hand and finger movements in regards to computerized data processing and data entry tasks.  
• Works in aircraft hangars: Operate in conditions expected of aviation maintenance positions like persistent standing, bending, moving around dirty aviation systems
• May push, pull, lift or carry up to 25 pounds periodically and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.  
• Job may require walking or standing for brief or extended periods and may include periodic bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing.
• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Dexterity to assemble mechanical, cabling, and electrical assemblies occasionally as part of prototyping designs or working with final assemblies.  
• Mental activities necessary include critical thinking about complex design problems, analytical skills, concentration, mathematical accuracy, organizational skills, and communication skills.
• Directly interface with public on behalf of the company   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This list is not an inclusive list of other demands that may arise.

EQUIPMENT USED

• PC Engineering Computer
• Instrumentation sensors and wiring
• Lab equipment
• Simulation equipment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.