Electrical Systems Engineer

Summary

Creates and modifies complex electrical designs while maintaining the highest quality engineering on‑time and on‑budget. This role is responsible for product research, design, modification, installation, integration, certification, and testing of aircraft interior electrical systems for Commercial, VIP, and Special Mission aircraft applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation of the master drawing list of electrical systems drawings and documents for project‑level STC.
• Supports electrical system architecture development by meeting client and regulatory requirements for program‑specific interiors, including Air Conditioning and Heating, Cabin Management, In‑Flight Entertainment, In‑Flight Communication, Electrical Power Distribution and Conversion, Personal Power (convenience and utility outlets, wireless charging), Interior Lighting, Potable and Waste‑water systems, Smoke and Fire Detection, Security and Camera systems.
• Designs wire diagrams, wire kits, and other technical documents as required utilizing engineering drafting and program tools.
• Reviews completed drawing packages from peers and approves them for release.
• Assists in development of verification and test procedures to comply with the latest FAA design requirements.
• Supports installation of systems via liaison with modification facility, identifies root‑cause issues, captures redline updates, resolves design issues and updates drawings to meet schedule.
• Frequently interacts with clients, customers (internal and external), FAA designees and vendors during the entire project to ensure designs meet all requirements.
• May participate in the project bid process to capture engineering and design requirements for bid estimates and firm price quotes to customers.
• May assist in the project scheduling of the electrical systems to ensure accuracy to major milestones and deliverables, including identification of predecessors and successors.
• Utilizes design checklists, templates, and other processes as needed.
• Assists functional “Focal” for the group as required on specific projects.
• Supports coordination with project engineers to comply with schedule and cost of projects.
• Supports other engineers, specifically associate‑level, for technical designs and processes.
• Maintains regular attendance, punctuality, and full‑shift work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, accepts constructive criticism/feedback, and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed, and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative: Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, overcomes obstacles, measures self against standards of excellence, recognizes opportunities, and takes calculated risks.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to a positive team spirit, and puts team success above personal interests.
• Work Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, commits to excellence, seeks ways to improve quality, applies feedback, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budgets, develops and implements cost‑saving measures, contributes to profits and revenue, and conserves organizational resources.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge, learns and applies new skills, stays abreast of developments, requires minimal supervision, understands job interrelationships, and uses resources effectively.
• Judgment: Makes decisions willingly, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, explains reasoning, includes appropriate stakeholders, and decides in a timely manner.
• Planning and Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.

Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience are strongly preferred. Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident not employed by a foreign entity, or political asylee) for legal compliance.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive technical knowledge of Boeing aircraft (or similar) for VIP and/or commercial models.
• Strong working knowledge of OEM data platforms (e.g., My Boeing Fleet) and technical documentation systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution, lighting, cabin management, etc.
• Thorough understanding of the certification and electrical design process.
• Ability to provide complex layouts and program design studies.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to successfully interface with customers on projects.
• Competent use of CAD and data‑management systems.
• Ability to understand and derive multiple customer‑standard electrical system requirements.
• Ability to work well independently and cross‑functionally across multiple organizations.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team of engineers.
• Experience leading employees/teams in a productive and efficient manner.
• Strong communication, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods, use hands to lift/move up to 10 lb (occasionally up to 25 lb), and have close/color vision to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required and work outside of core business hours when needed.

About Greenpoint Technologies

Greenpoint delivers nose‑to‑tail VIP jet aircraft interiors for private clients and heads‑of‑state. The company is known in the aerospace industry for design and engineering innovation, an award‑winning culture, and on‑time delivery of custom aircraft interiors. Using leading‑edge tools and employee‑built processes, Greenpoint provides high‑impact, complex work in a high‑accountability environment with transparent decisions, open communication, and engaged leadership. The organization welcomes diverse contributions and offers equal employment opportunities to all individuals.