Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Creates a master drawing list of electrical systems drawings and documents for project level STC.
• Defines 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 approve them for release.
• Aids 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.
• Interfaces with clients, customers (internal and external), FAA designees and vendors during entire project to ensure designs meet all requirements.
• Participates in the project bid process to capture engineering and design requirements for bid estimates and firm price quotes to customers.
• Participates in the project scheduling of the electrical systems to ensure accuracy to major milestones and deliverables, including identification of predecessors and successors.
• Prepares design checklist, templates and other processes as needed.
• Performs as functional 'Focal' for group on specific projects.
• Maintains close coordination with project engineers to comply with schedule and cost of projects.
• Mentors and guides other engineers on technical designs or processes.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Aerospace or Electrical engineering with minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Aviation background and aircraft interior experience strongly preferred.
• Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Skills

• 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.
• Competent use of CAD and data management systems.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to successfully interface with customers on projects.
• Certified in relevant engineering and design standards.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental & vision)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match

Pay

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $109,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.