Crown Consulting, Inc. strives to connect people through driving aviation innovation and expanding aerospace and telecommunications infrastructure. We have been making a difference for our FAA, NASA, State Departments of Transportation and commercial aerospace industry customers for over 30 years. Whether developing and supporting programs that allow the FAA to coordinate responses to natural disasters; simulating air traffic demand; developing methods and techniques to improve the efficient use of the National Airspace; contributing to the safe and effective adoption of advanced aviation concepts; or engaging the next generation of STEM professionals, we are at the forefront of ushering in aviation’s new frontier of smart, multimodal, crewed and uncrewed aircraft, and aviation systems.   

We offer a competitive benefits package including matching 401K, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. We have been voted one of the best places to work in the Washington, DC area. We have built this reputation by hiring great people who value and support the mission of our customers. Come experience the Crown difference. 

Crown was voted as "One of the DC region’s Top Workplaces in 2021." 

Crown seeks a Systems Engineer in Pine Brook, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and development of electromechanical actuation systems for use in aircraft, missiles, land-based, and space-based products
• Evaluating customer requirements, both technical and programmatic, and evaluating lower level requirements for mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, and test stand elements of actuation programs
• Support technical program managers with schedule, task, and cost performance tracking
• Support the development team to ensure design choices meet customer requirements
• Supporting proposal efforts, prototype development and other New Product Introduction (NPI) activities culminating in the transition of new products into production

This role will be located in Pine Brook, NJ.

Required Skills

• Supports requirements maintenance of electromechanical actuation systems for use in aerospace and defense applications
• Reviews customer specifications, and assesses compliance of design to the requirements
• Understands FAA, EASA, or military certification requirements, and follows associated design / development processes
• Understands system safety, reliability, and maintainability aspects of the product
• Evaluates sub-assembly specification requirements from end item specifications, and evaluates requirements / test / code traceability using IBM Rational DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System)
• Knowledge of performance modeling using Matlab / Simulink, PLECS or similar tools

Required Experience

• Understanding of manufacturing and design trade-offs (practical implementation of designs)
• Understanding of the dynamic behavior of electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with regulations, certification standards, design assurance, and systems standards such FAR 25, ARP4754, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-882E is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate, in writing and verbally, across functional areas.
• Flight controls understanding or experience is a plus
• DXL scripting for DOORS is a plus
• Systems design, development and integration experience is a plus

Education & Experience

• B S. in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering is required
• Basic understanding of aerospace and defense markets and requirements is preferred
• Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future

Visit: www.crownci.com for additional information on our company.

Crown is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext 3059.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor