Principal Engineer - Engine Control Systems
POWERTECH
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Experience
10 - 15 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Technology/Engineering
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead a small team of electrical and electronic engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and task prioritization.
- Drive system architecture decisions for electronic control and power systems on all engine platforms.
- Interface with program managers, systems engineers, and engine design teams to align control system development with overall engine development milestones.
System Design & Integration
- Own the design and integration of the ECU/FADEC, including hardware architecture, power distribution, sensor interfaces, and harnessing.
- Oversee the specification, selection, and qualification of sensors, actuators, and auxiliary electrical components.
- Ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), thermal, and vibration resilience of all electronic systems.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure all designs and documentation meet relevant standards including DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, and ARP4754A.
- Support safety assessments and FMEA for control and electrical systems.
- Lead or support control system qualification and certification activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
Collaboration
- Work closely with Embedded Software Engineers to ensure hardware-software integration is seamless.
- Liaise with mechanical teams for packaging, cooling, and structural considerations of electronic units.
- Coordinate with the manufacturing and test teams to support ECU production, validation, and engine integration.
Desired Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical/electronic systems design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong experience with aerospace-grade control hardware, power systems, and embedded system integration.
- Hands-on knowledge of aerospace/military standards (e.g. DO-254, MIL-STD-704, DO-178C).
- Experience with control system simulation, signal conditioning, and high-reliability designs.
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with engine control architectures and gas turbine systems.
- Experience with digital/analog circuit design, PCB layout reviews, and component derating.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and safety-critical embedded systems.
- Proficiency in system-level troubleshooting, lab instrumentation, and validation tools.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
- Proactive, hands-on, and collaborative.
- Able to handle technical complexity and ambiguity in fast-paced R&D environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company Industry
- Engineering Design & Consulting
Department / Functional Area
- Engineering
Keywords
- Principal Engineer - Engine Control Systems
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POWERTECH
About POWERTECH
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.
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