Aircraft Ice Protection SME

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Ice Protection SME
JOB LOCATION: Preference for Wichita, KS but remote is also an option
WAGE RANGE*: 80-93
JOB NUMBER: 25-03262

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a n Aircraft Ice Protection SME to preferably work from their Wichita, KS facility with occasional travel to their Dayton, OH facility. Remote from home is also an option if the candidate is willing to travel once every month or two. The primary responsibility of this role will be to develop a comprehensive System Description Document (SDD) that fully defines the ice protection systems architecture, operational logic, cockpit control and annunciation behavior, and system performance characteristics of the baseline pre-modification aircraft without having access to OEM proprietary data.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in aircraft environmental and thermal systems, ideally including direct experience with Boeing platforms, particularly the B747-8.
• The candidate must demonstrate deep expertise in the design, analysis, and integration of multiple ice protection technologies, including bleed air, electric heating, and hybrid systems.
• The role requires proficiency in bleed air flow modeling, including the ability to calculate engine bleed air extraction and distribution throughout the ice protection system without reliance on OEM proprietary data.
• The SME should also be adept at reverse-engineering system architecture and performance characteristics using physical inspection, instrumentation, and derived data.
• Experience with electrical power analysis is essential, including the ability to calculate power density (watts per square inch) for electrically heated components such as windshields and sensors based on measured surface areas and current demand.
• The candidate must be highly knowledgeable of cockpit control logic and annunciation systems, and their integration with subsystem components such as Wing Anti-Ice (WAI), Nacelle Anti-Ice (NAI), Air Data System Probe Ice Protection, Ice Detection Systems, and heated drain masts/lines.
• Familiarity with LEWICE3D and CFD tools for aero-performance assessment and ice accretion modeling is strongly preferred.
• As a SME, the candidate should possess thorough and authoritative knowledge of 14 CFR Part 25 certification requirements, with particular emphasis on 25.1419 and Appendix C.
• Prior experience with the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process is a plus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cross-functional experience with a comprehensive understanding of inter-system interactions, including thermal, pneumatic, flight control, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with flight test planning and execution is desired, especially for STC validation testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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