Base pay
$130,000.00 / yr - $135,000.00 / yr
Job Title
Sr. Aircraft Electrical Engineer
Job Location
Newport News, VA 23604
Onsite Requirements
Job Description
The Senior Aircraft Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and documentation for modifications, upgrades and overhauls of electrical systems to support the sustainment and modification of rotary-wing and fixed-wing (turboprop) aircraft.Responsibilities
Perform detailed analysis and design of avionics and electrical systems of the aircraftEnsure a high level of operational performance and compliance with operational, safety, regulatory, and reliability requirementsIntegrate and test solutions through a System Integration Laboratory (SIL)Develop layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specifications in order to obtain civil or military airworthiness approvalsParticipate in technical reviews of aircraft systems and update designs and implementation strategies to meet cost, schedule, and quality restrictionsActively interface with customers, vendors and coworkers to ensure a cooperative development effortRequirements
Ability to perform individual assignments with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality work productsWell versed in designing electronics to meet military and civil aerospace specifications, such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, ISO-9001 / AS9100, and FAA regulationsProficiency in CAD programs (AutoCAD and / or SolidWorks)Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation skillsPrevious experience with test procedures and analysis developmentBroad technical and analytical engineering experience as applied to design, analysis, product qualification, acceptance test procedures, and technical writingIn-depth understanding of engineering document control / review processes, configuration, and data management / product lifecycle management processes (CDM / PLM), and QMSEducation and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university, or equivalent education and trainingFifteen (15) or more years of hands-on experience in the design, integration, and documentation of military or civil rotary-wing and fixed-wing (turboprop) aircraftDesired Requirements
Master's degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience developing aircraft Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and / or FAA Form 337Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the positionSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Design, Engineering, and OtherIndustries
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