Electrical Systems Engineer

Location: On‑Site, Bothell, WA | Salary: $104,000 to $144,000 per year, based on level | Employment: Full‑time, W2, initial 5‑ to 6‑month assignment with planned extension | Start: Immediate

About the role

Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, the company supports customers from concept through certification and in‑service. The role focuses on wiring design for custom aircraft interiors, creating wire diagrams and wire kits for VIP completions on wide‑body aircraft while ensuring all designs are certifiable.

Responsibilities

• Design & Document: Create wire diagrams and wire kits for aircraft electrical systems on active VIP completion programs.
• Ensure all designs and documentation are certifiable for the program.
• Learn and work within a proprietary electrical design tool (similar to AutoCAD Electrical) with training provided.
• Coordinate & Communicate: Work closely with engineering leads and other disciplines as designs integrate.
• Ask questions freely; the team values clear communication and prefers asking over guessing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Mid‑level: 3+ years of aircraft electrical systems or wire harness design experience.
• Senior‑level: 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience creating wire diagrams with an electrical CAD tool such as AutoCAD Electrical, and willingness to learn a new tool.
• Working knowledge of aircraft wiring standards and certification documentation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and able to perform this work within the United States.
• Ability to work onsite in the Bothell, WA area.

Preferred qualifications

• EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) experience.
• VIP or business‑jet completions background.
• Experience learning a proprietary or less common electrical CAD tool.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and PTO.
• 8 paid holidays.

Pay

$104,000 to $144,000 per year, based on level.

Schedule

Full‑time, W2, initial 5‑ to 6‑month assignment with planned extension.

Conditions of employment

• Onsite role in the Bothell, WA area.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• ITAR eligibility required: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, work performed within the United States.