Designs, integrates, and validates aircraft/spacecraft electrical systems—including wiring/harness routing, power distribution, avionics, navigation, and communications.
Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
4+ years in aerospace electrical/electronics design and integration (aircraft, satellites, or spacecraft)
Proficiency with wiring/harness design and routing, wire sizing/derating, and connector/backshell selection per AS50881 or equivalent
Experience with aircraft power systems (28 VDC, 270 VDC, 115 VAC 400 Hz) and solid-state power controllers (SSPCs)/PDUs
Avionics integration and bus architectures (ARINC 429/664, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet)
EMC/EMI and environmental compliance (RTCA DO-160 / MIL-STD-461/810)
Schematic capture and harness tools (Mentor Capital/Siemens Capital, Zuken E3.series, CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE, AutoCAD Electrical)
Test equipment proficiency (oscilloscope, DMM, hipot, continuity, TDR, Cirris/DIT-MCO)
Familiarity with safety/airworthiness and systems processes (ARP4754A, ARP4761, EWIS 14 CFR 25 Subpart H; for space: ECSS/NASA standards)
Configuration management, requirements, and traceability in ALM/PLM (Jama/DOORS, 3DX/Teamcenter, Jira)
Preferred SkillsPCB/power electronics experience (DC-DC, converters/inverters, motor controllers, battery management, HV protection)
High-voltage eVTOL/UAM architectures and HVIL/insulation coordination
RF/antenna integration for comms/GNSS, lightning/HIRF protection, bonding/grounding design
Model-based systems engineering (SysML/MagicDraw/Cameo) and simulation (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, SPICE)
DO-254/DO-178C collaboration with hardware/software teams; verification planning and DER/ODA support
Space power/avionics (fault-tolerant buses, rad-hard parts, harness mass optimization, outgassing/venting design)
Job ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain electrical system architectures for aircraft and spacecraft, including power generation, distribution, and protection schemes
Develop detailed wiring diagrams, wire lists, and harness assemblies; perform 3D routing, clamp/strain-relief, shielding, and separation per EWIS rules
Size feeders and branches, select protection (breakers/fuses/SSPC), and analyze load/thermal/voltage drop and fault scenarios
Integrate navigation, communications, sensors, and flight/space avionics with data buses, timing, and redundancy strategies
Plan and execute verification: bench/HIL tests, continuity/hipot/TDR, EMI/EMC, environmental per DO-160/MIL-STD-461/810; document results and nonconformances
Generate requirements, ICDs, test procedures, schematics, harness drawings, BOMs, and certification/flight-readiness artifacts
Lead troubleshooting and RCCA for electrical issues during proto, ground test, and flight/space ops; drive corrective actions
Coordinate with mechanical, software, RF, and manufacturing for packaging, thermal, bonding/grounding, and producibility; support MRB and change control
Support conformity, compliance, and certification efforts (FAA/EASA or mission/agency reviews) and maintain configuration/traceability throughout the lifecycle
Pay Details: $56.00 to $75.00 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
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