About the roleThis role is 100% in office at least 5 days a week - no remote or hybrid work available. Candidates must live within driving distance of Newport News, VA.The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and documentation of electrical and avionics systems associated with aircraft modifications, installations, and certification programs.
This role develops electrical system architectures, wiring diagrams, installation data, and supporting engineering documentation to ensure aircraft systems are integrated safely and in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The Electrical Engineer works closely with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, and external equipment vendors to ensure electrical installations are reliable, maintainable, and certifiable.
Electrical engineering activities must comply with applicable regulatory standards including 14 CFR, EWIS requirements, applicable MIL standards, and industry best practices for aircraft electrical system design.
What You Will Be Doing- Design, analyze, and document aircraft electrical and avionics systems supporting modification, repair, and certification programs.
- Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, installation drawings, and associated engineering documentation.
- Perform electrical load analyses and evaluate power distribution, circuit protection, grounding, bonding, and system integration requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and industry best practices, including 14 CFR requirements and Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) guidance.
- Integrate avionics, mission systems, communications equipment, sensors, antennas, and other aircraft electrical systems.
- Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, vendors, and customers to support successful system integration and program execution.
- Support development of certification artifacts, compliance documentation, test plans, and engineering reports required for regulatory approval.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and aircraft modification activities.
- Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding electrical system architecture, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Maintain engineering data under configuration control and ensure work products comply with company standards and procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, development of engineering standards, and implementation of lessons learned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.Describe the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate
You Must Have- Design, analyze, and document aircraft electrical and avionics systems supporting modification, repair, and certification programs.
- Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, installation drawings, and associated engineering documentation.
- Perform electrical load analyses and evaluate power distribution, circuit protection, grounding, bonding, and system integration requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and industry best practices, including 14 CFR requirements and Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) guidance.
- Integrate avionics, mission systems, communications equipment, sensors, antennas, and other aircraft electrical systems.
- Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, vendors, and customers to support successful system integration and program execution.
- Support development of certification artifacts, compliance documentation, test plans, and engineering reports required for regulatory approval.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and aircraft modification activities.
- Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding electrical system architecture, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Maintain engineering data under configuration control and ensure work products comply with company standards and procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, development of engineering standards, and implementation of lessons learned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
Nice To Haves- Five or more years of experience supporting aircraft modification, avionics integration, or aerospace electrical system design.
- Experience supporting FAA certification activities, including STC programs, compliance documentation, test plans, test reports, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
- Familiarity with Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) requirements and aircraft wiring installation best practices.
- Experience performing electrical load analyses and supporting EMI/EMC, bonding, grounding, and system safety evaluations.
- Experience developing engineering reports, installation instructions, test procedures, manuals, and certification support documents.
- Familiarity with AS9100, aerospace quality systems, configuration control, and engineering release processes.
- Experience with aircraft production, modification, installation, ground testing, or flight test support.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks, 3D CAD data, or mechanical/electrical integration workflows.
- Experience working directly with customers, DERs, FAA representatives, OEMs, or equipment vendors.
KPIs / Measureables- Accuracy, quality and completeness of electrical engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation.
- Completion of assigned engineering tasks and deliverables within established schedules and priorities.
- Successful integration of electrical, avionics, and mission systems with minimal redesign or rework.
- Responsiveness to production, installation, testing, and troubleshooting support requests.
- Compliance of electrical designs and documentation with applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
- Effectiveness in identifying, communicating, and resolving technical issues and project risks.
- Support of continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and lessons-learned activities.
Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only. They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.
Our Benefits:We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at
www.aeryaviation.com.
