Electrical Systems Engineer

Altitude Aerospace

• $104K — $144K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of aircraft electrical systems or wire harness design experience (for mid level)
  • 7+ years of experience in the same field (for senior level)
  • Proficiency in creating wire diagrams with electrical CAD tools like AutoCAD Electrical
  • Familiarity with aircraft wiring standards and certification documentation
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Responsibilities

  • Create wire diagrams and wire kits for aircraft electrical systems on VIP completion programs
  • Ensure all designs and documentation meet certification criteria
  • Learn and use a proprietary electrical design tool for documentation
  • Coordinate with engineering leads and other disciplines during design integration
  • Encourage open communication by asking questions freely

Benefits

  • Work on bespoke VIP aircraft interior programs
  • Opportunities for career growth with involvement in future major programs
  • Collaborative team culture that values input and communication
Full Job Description
Electrical Systems Engineer
Location: On-Site, Bothell, WA | Salary: $104,000 to $144,000 per year, based on level | Employment: Full-time, W2, initial 5 to 6 month assignment with planned extension | Start: Immediate

THE ROLE
Bring your wiring design skills to some of the most custom aircraft interiors in the world. Working from the program statement of work, you will create wire diagrams and wire kits for VIP interiors, largely on wide body aircraft, and make sure every design is certifiable. You will join a team that values clear communication and supports you while you learn its tools.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Design & Document
  • Create wire diagrams and wire kits for aircraft electrical systems on active VIP completion programs.
  • Ensure all designs and documentation are certifiable for the program.
  • Learn and work within a proprietary electrical design tool, similar to AutoCAD Electrical, with train up time provided.

Coordinate & Communicate
  • Work closely with engineering leads and other disciplines as designs integrate.
  • Ask questions freely. This team values communication and would rather you ask and be wrong than guess.

Impact: Only a handful of companies in the world complete VIP interiors on wide body aircraft. Every program is custom built, so you won't get stuck doing the same thing over and over.

WHAT YOU BRING
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Mid level: 3+ years of aircraft electrical systems or wire harness design experience, with a solid base that lets you come in and turn the crank. Senior level: 7+ years.
  • Experience creating wire diagrams with an electrical CAD tool such as AutoCAD Electrical, and willingness to learn a new tool
  • Working knowledge of aircraft wiring standards and certification documentation
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and able to perform this work within the United States
  • Able to work onsite in the Bothell, WA area

Preferred
  • EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) experience
  • VIP or business jet completions background
  • Experience learning a proprietary or less common electrical CAD tool

WHY ALTITUDE
  • Real Programs: Work on some of the most bespoke VIP aircraft interior programs in the industry
  • Room to Grow: This work is expected to continue onto a major new program starting in early 2027
  • Team Culture: An open, collaborative team where questions are welcome and your input is valued

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Onsite role in the Bothell, WA area
  • Background check and drug screen required
  • ITAR eligibility required: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, work performed within the United States

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