Electrical Design Engineer

An Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for supporting aircraft electrical design, testing, certification, and substantiation activities. The role develops electrical test plans, inspection plans, substantiation reports, and technical documentation for aircraft cabin safety and STC/PMA projects. The engineer works with suppliers, certification and regulatory agencies, DERs, and airline customers to address electrical design changes, airworthiness concerns, and troubleshooting during flight tests and laboratory testing. Experience with Airbus/Boeing aircraft processes, FAR regulations, aircraft certification, AutoCAD/DraftSight, and aerospace design practices is highly relevant.

• B.S. in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering or related scientific field strongly preferred.
• Four (4) to seven (7) years overall work experience in an engineering role. Engineering internships and Co-op assignments may be applied to experience requirements.
• Must possess some knowledge of aircraft processes and substantiation techniques of Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
• Must have strong computer skills and demonstrate proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Must be familiar with aircraft mechanical/structural design processes, materials, fabrication methods, and aerospace hardware.
• Must be organized and an effective individual contributor, presenting good communication skills and a professional appearance.

Required Skills:

• Must have AutoCAD or DraftSight tools experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of aircraft interiors.
• Experience as a Design Engineer or Substantiation Engineer.
• Working knowledge of FAR regulations and aircraft certification.
• Develop electrical test plans, checklists, and inspection plans.
• Develop substantiation reports and test plans/reports for aircraft cabin safety.
• Draft presentations for all meetings and manage small STC/PMA projects for electrical requirements, including data deliverables from suppliers and coordinating responses to inquiries, significant issues, and airworthiness concerns with DER would be a plus.
• Identify applicable major design changes impacting electricals.
• Support the relationship with certification and regulatory agencies.
• Interface with airline customers in troubleshooting at flight test/test labs/jigs.