Electrical Engineer

About the role

This role is 100% in office at least 5 days a week - no remote or hybrid work available. Candidates must live within driving distance of Newport News, VA.

Responsibilities

- Design, analyze, and document aircraft electrical and avionics systems supporting modification, repair, and certification programs. - Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, installation drawings, and associated engineering documentation. - Perform electrical load analyses and evaluate power distribution, circuit protection, grounding, bonding, and system integration requirements. - Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and industry best practices, including 14 CFR requirements and Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) guidance. - Integrate avionics, mission systems, communications equipment, sensors, antennas, and other aircraft electrical systems. - Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, vendors, and customers to support successful system integration and program execution. - Support development of certification artifacts, compliance documentation, test plans, and engineering reports required for regulatory approval. - Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and aircraft modification activities. - Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding electrical system architecture, performance, reliability, and maintainability. - Maintain engineering data under configuration control and ensure work products comply with company standards and procedures. - Support continuous improvement initiatives, development of engineering standards, and implementation of lessons learned. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

What You Will Be Doing

Qualifications

You Must Have - Design, analyze, and document aircraft electrical and avionics systems supporting modification, repair, and certification programs. - Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, installation drawings, and associated engineering documentation. - Perform electrical load analyses and evaluate power distribution, circuit protection, grounding, bonding, and system integration requirements. - Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and industry best practices, including 14 CFR requirements and Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) guidance. - Integrate avionics, mission systems, communications equipment, sensors, antennas, and other aircraft electrical systems. - Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, vendors, and customers to support successful system integration and program execution. - Support development of certification artifacts, compliance documentation, test plans, and engineering reports required for regulatory approval. - Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and aircraft modification activities. - Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding electrical system architecture, performance, reliability, and maintainability. - Maintain engineering data under configuration control and ensure work products comply with company standards and procedures. - Support continuous improvement initiatives, development of engineering standards, and implementation of lessons learned. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager. Nice To Haves - Five or more years of experience supporting aircraft modification, avionics integration, or aerospace electrical system design. - Experience supporting FAA certification activities, including STC programs, compliance documentation, test plans, test reports, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. - Familiarity with Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) requirements and aircraft wiring installation best practices. - Experience performing electrical load analyses and supporting EMI/EMC, bonding, grounding, and system safety evaluations. - Experience developing engineering reports, installation instructions, test procedures, manuals, and certification support documents. - Familiarity with AS9100, aerospace quality systems, configuration control, and engineering release processes. - Experience with aircraft production, modification, installation, ground testing, or flight test support. - Familiarity with SolidWorks, 3D CAD data, or mechanical/electrical integration workflows. - Experience working directly with customers, DERs, FAA representatives, OEMs, or equipment vendors.

KPIs / Measureables

- Accuracy, quality and completeness of electrical engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation. - Completion of assigned engineering tasks and deliverables within established schedules and priorities. - Successful integration of electrical, avionics, and mission systems with minimal redesign or rework. - Responsiveness to production, installation, testing, and troubleshooting support requests. - Compliance of electrical designs and documentation with applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements. - Effectiveness in identifying, communicating, and resolving technical issues and project risks. - Support of continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and lessons-learned activities.

About Aery Aviation LLC

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications. Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions. From design to delivery, Aery provides turnkey, bespoke solutions for our clientele.