Principal Engineer, Avionics

Principal Engineer, Avionics

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

TechOps

17-Jun-2024

Ref #: 25197

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Interiors Engineering department implements new passenger cabins and supports the reconfiguration of Delta's cabins as an effort to improve our passengers' overall experience. Within Interiors Engineering, the department is comprised of 2 teams: Cabin Avionics and Cabin Design. Interiors Engineering is currently seeking a Principal Engineer, on the Cabin Avionics team, to support the design, development, and integration of cabin systems, such as, but not limited to, In-Flight Entertainment Systems, cabin lighting systems, and cabin communication systems.

The successful candidate(s) will serve as a Principal Engineer on the Cabin Avionics team whose roles and responsibilities will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive reconfiguration projects for Cabin Avionics by supporting strategic and tactical initiatives, focusing on integrating cabin components and systems into various aircraft fleet types for both prototype and production installations, aligning with the company’s strategic mission to enhance the brand

• Formulate interior reconfiguration specifications for applicable aircraft in Delta’s fleet to aid in the development of cabin reconfigurations, new interior/cabin products, and approaches to product integration

• Participate in design review meetings to collect information and organize documents for the creation of engineering documentation for major/minor cabin reconfigurations, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations

• Implement effective time and task management skills to meet project deadlines and ensure proper coordination with internal and external customers

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits

• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages

• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health

• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members

• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals

• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies

• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together

• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Share perspectives and ideas to build trust and credibility with stakeholders

• Solve cross-divisional challenges, effectively, by working collaboratively with other divisions

• Communicate with all leaders across the division to ensure alignment with projects or tasks

• Articulate actionable steps for process improvements, goals, and project

• Delegate tasks effectively to team members

• Conduct and present research to divisional leadership

• Provide strategic advice and solutions to divisional leadership, contributing to the overall success and growth of the division

• Address operational shortfalls, manage project tasks, and achieve divisional goals with strategic planning and execution

• Engage in productive discussions with peers, leads, and managers to foster a collaborative work environment

• Use technology and business initiatives to mitigate operational risks

• Investigate and propose innovative solutions to analyze and solve complex tasks, leveraging various options and strategies

• Maintain a positive demeanor during challenging interactions, demonstrating resilience and professionalism

• Actively participate in industry forums to gather insights and ideas that can enhance company operations and strategies

• Challenge behaviors, practices, and strategies that do not align with a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting equity and respect

• Assist in the professional development of entry-level engineers, providing guidance and mentorship

• Analyze department goals and values to prioritize work independently, completing assignments with limited or no guidance despite daily distractions

• Adjust work plans to mitigate unexpected impacts, considering the most viable options and ensuring project continuity

• Analyze large datasets to identify relevant information, supporting the company’s data-driven decision-making needs

• Internal candidates must be performing satisfactorily in current position

• Must be willing to travel

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  onsistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Knowledgeable in the following areas:

• 14 CFR 25 & 121 regulations

• Airworthiness Directives (AD) Compliance

• The Supplemental Type Certification (STC) Process

• CFR’s and DOT regulations pertaining to the cabin interior

• Use of Aircraft Technical Manuals (AMM, CMM, IPCs, WDMs)

• Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)

• Application of Safety Risk Management in technical applications

• Emergency Escape Path Lighting Systems

• Aircraft Power Systems

• Electrical Load Analyses

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