[Eecs_msee] USAJOBS Job Announcement - Electrical Engineer

    Hunter, Tiffany huntert1 at ohio.edu
    Thu Jun 17 09:26:48 EDT 2021 
    Read more about Electrical Engineer at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604484800 
Read more about Electrical Engineer at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604485000 
Responsibilities

This position is located in NextGen/William J. Hughes Technical Center, ANG-E; Aviation Research Division, ANG-E2; Structures and Propulsion Branch, ANG-E28 ; Fuels and Energy Section, ANG-E283. The branch is comprised of three sections totaling about 30 people. The Fuels and Energy Section conducts research to provide critical data that supports an operational environment free of accidents and fatalities. This is achieved by continuously improving the scientific understanding of aviation propulsion systems, aviation fuel and energy systems, and electrical aircraft systems. This research enables certification of novel electric technologies, and for new aircraft to be safer, more efficient and environmentally cleaner, while older aircraft can continue to operate safely. The incumbent of this position is an Electrical Engineer and reports to the Manager, Fuels and Energy Section.

Plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts applicable to his/her discipline, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and to develop improved technical processes for the organization.

Serves as a research engineer in the areas of current and novel aviation electric propulsion technologies and electrical aircraft systems.

This research includes electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems and electrical energy storage (e.g. fuel cells and batteries), along with related aircraft electrical systems. This research is conducted primarily at the FAA Technical Center Propulsion and airpOWer Engineering Research (POWER) Lab, More Electric Aircraft (MEA) Lab, Arc Fault Lab, and the Aviation Fuels Research Lab (AFRL) as well as in-flight labs either remotely or on-site. Research may also be conducted at other government or private cooperative labs.

Serves as a technical point-of-contact and as a technical authority at meetings, briefings, conferences, and other international forums with FAA sponsors, other government officials, state and local authorities, regulatory agencies, academia, private industry, and the public on matters relating to plans, capabilities, status, and findings of proposed and on-going work. Serves as a responsible technical spokesperson between the FAA and industry stakeholder coalitions. Communicates results to all levels internally (within and across LOBs/SOs) and externally. Presents at technical conferences and authors technical reports or articles as lead author and presenter. Provides support and assistance in the preparation of Congressional Budget Narratives, Project Agreements, business plans, status reports, and other documentation.

Establishes new government and industry contacts to broaden the facilities testing capabilities and financial support. Briefs project schedules, status, research findings, and budget plans to internal and external stakeholders. Participates and volunteers to assist FAA sponsors in drafting advisory and regulatory documents, to lead industry standardization efforts, and cooperative research and international standards organizations, such as the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA), and ASTM International.


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