Electrical Engineer III

Designs, evaluates, tests, and documents aircraft electrical systems, wiring architectures, and electronic components for military and civil aviation applications.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of 8 years of aviation-related experience, or Master of Science degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience
• Experience designing aircraft electrical systems, components, and wiring
• Knowledge of AS50881 aerospace vehicle wiring requirements
• Knowledge of AC 43.13-1B standards and practices
• Experience developing electrical diagrams, block diagrams, interface control documents, and wiring diagrams
• Experience selecting wires and cables based on signal type, current, voltage, EMC, and EMI requirements
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility segregation and routing requirements
• Experience implementing electromagnetic interference protection
• Experience performing first-article testing on newly designed components
• Experience creating or modifying code for system testing and debugging
• Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Ability to travel occasionally within and outside the continental United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, the United Kingdom, and Europe

Preferred Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of electrical engineering design experience in military and civil aviation
• Experience supporting FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval activities
• Experience supporting military airworthiness certification processes
• Knowledge of radio-frequency principles
• Familiarity with military specifications related to aircraft wiring and harnesses
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or comparable electrical drafting software
• Knowledge of aircraft manufacturing processes
• Experience developing test instrumentation and test equipment
• Experience with aircraft modification, retrofit, or system-upgrade programs
• Experience supporting electrical system integration and aircraft ground testing

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing aircraft electrical systems, components, and applications
• Design, build, and test electrical components and systems
• Develop aircraft electrical diagrams and system block diagrams
• Create and maintain interface control documents
• Develop conceptual wiring diagrams and release detailed production wiring diagrams
• Define wiring architectures, routes, terminations, and installation requirements
• Establish EMC segregation routes based on signal type and system requirements
• Develop and implement EMI protection and mitigation methods
• Select aircraft wires, cables, connectors, shielding, and protective components
• Verify wiring selections meet current, voltage, signal, environmental, EMC, and EMI requirements
• Apply AS50881 and AC 43.13-1B requirements to electrical designs
• Conduct first-article testing for new electrical components and systems
• Develop or modify test and debug software
• Perform laboratory testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Troubleshoot electrical interfaces, wiring, signals, and system-integration issues
• Analyze test data and document system performance
• Support FAA certification and military airworthiness activities
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, systems, software, and manufacturing teams
• Review engineering drawings, test procedures, specifications, and technical documentation
• Support aircraft installation, integration, ground testing, and field activities
• Maintain electrical design records, test results, configuration documents, and drawing revisions

Pay Details: $40.00 to $54.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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