Electrical Design Engineer 1

Electrical Design Engineer 1

Published 08.04.2026

Company : Northwest Aerospace Technologies Job field : Mechanics Location : Everett , Washington , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Associate Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $80,170 - $100,010 Annually

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Published 08.04.2026

Job Description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

The Level 1 Electrical Engineer has the following scope of work:

• Support the design, development and substantiation of the installation of electrical components and systems into retrofit aircraft applications.
• Firm understanding of fundamental electrical principals such as Ohms law and Watts law.
• Develop peer review check packages for generated engineering drawings.
• Ensure the design content conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented, the customer statement of work, along with applicable certification requirements.
• Work with ODA UMs and EASA CVEs to ensure designs are compliant to airworthiness requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines within the company to accomplish tasks
• Responsible for performing the activities listed in one of the following three electrical disciplines:

System Design Engineering Discipline:

• Research existing aircraft data using OEM and vendor portals/drawings
• Reconfigure existing aircraft systems to integrate new systems/components
• Ensure continued proper function of existing systems after modifications
• Create wiring diagrams in AutoCAD
• Develop system schematics in AutoCAD
• Define electrical interface locations and connections for interior monument installations
• Apply Boeing SWPM or Airbus ESPM standard wiring practices
• Use standard electrical principles to support new or modified system installations
• Develop wire kits (cable assemblies), including defining parts, material specifications, and required processes

Installation Engineering Discipline:

• Research existing aircraft data using OEM and vendor portals/drawings
• Create wire routing and installation drawings in AutoCAD
• Design clamping arrangements and determine opportunities to reuse existing routing
• Define aircraft effectivity splits
• Apply Boeing SWPM or Airbus ESPM standard wiring practices
• Identify critical EWIS routing areas and ensure compliance with wire separation requirements
• Research vendor parts data, processes, and specifications (MIL, NAS, BAC, ABS, MS, NSA, BMS, etc.)
• Create Parts Lists and Collector Drawings
• Develop Engineering Orders (EOs) to guide proper installation sequence for technicians

Substantiation Engineering Discipline:

• Prepare the following substantiation documents:

o Aircraft Electrical Load Analysis,

o EMI Ground and Flight Test Plans,

o Transverse Vertical Separation Analysis,

o EWIS Reports,

o Prepare Fuel Separation Analysis

o Disturbed Systems Analysis, Functional Test Plans

o System Safety Assessments

o Fault Hazard Assessments

Job Requirements

Knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Engineering degree preferred or 2-5 years of broad aerospace drafting/design experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD

Skills/Abilities:

• Drawing management
• Troubleshooting/problem solving
• Ability to work within a team
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of customers expectations
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
• Superior attention to detail

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office work
• Consistent use of computer keyboard and monitor
• Does require fluent communication in English
• Protracted or irregular hours may be required
• Must be comfortable working to meet firm deadlines, thus completing work on time

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the worlds No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

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