SUMMARY: Leads an electrical engineering team supporting design, analysis, certification and project management as related to transport category aircraft.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Design and analyze electrical systems and components in support of aircraft interior modifications and avionics upgrades (FAA STC projects).

•         Prepare electrical engineering drawings and reports including electrical wire installation, harness fabrication and wire routing.

•         Develop cabin electrical modification/installation work instructions and continued airworthiness procedures.

•         Participate in customer design reviews.

•         Coordinate and monitor electrical aspects of project schedule with project managers.

•         Troubleshoot aircraft electrical issues during STC prototype and post STC.

•         Travel both nationally and internationally required (5-10 approx.)

•         Other duties as assigned 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

•        BS Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or extensive experience and training in their respective area of expertise to be determined equivalent.

  •         Typically, has completed ten or more years of engineering experience, may have a Master’s degree and may be a registered Engineer

  •         Must have previous experience with Airbus or Boeing aircraft fleets

  •         Working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs - from Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations) as they apply to transport category aircraft.

  •         Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and wiring diagrams.

  •         Knowledge of maintenance practices and development including:

  o   MPD (maintenance planning document),

  o   MRB (material review board),

  o   EWIS (electrical wiring interconnect system),

  o   EZAP (enhanced zonal analysis procedure),

  o   MEL (minimum equipment list).

  o   CMM (component maintenance manual),

  o   WDM (wire diagram manual),

  o   SSM (system schematic manual)

  •         Knowledge of  report development including:

  o   WRA (wire routing assessment),

  o   ELA (electrical load analysis),

  o   EWIS Evaluation and Source,

  o   AFMS (Airplane Flight Manual Supplement),

  o   TVSA (transverse vertical separation analysis)

  o   FTP (functional test plans, i.e.: EMI, ground, flight)

  •         Familiarity with the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process

  •         Familiarity with RTCA and ARINC Standards associated with equipment certification on transport category aircraft.

  •         Familiarity with the FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) process and rules governing disposition.

  •         Ability and experience to create engineering details, assemblies, and installation drawings using AutoCAD or similar software programs. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and comply with OSHA standards Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC for hours at a time.

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