Senior Electrical Engineer Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid) |
Salary: $115K to $145K + Benefits |
Employment: Full-time
THE ROLELead the design, integration, and validation of complex electrical systems for aerospace applications. As a senior engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full product life cycle, from system architecture through certification, resolving high impact challenges on active aircraft programs. This is a hands-on role for an experienced electrical engineer ready to own aircraft electrical and avionics systems from concept through compliance.
WHAT YOU'LL DODesign & Architect- Lead system architecture and design decisions for aerospace electrical systems.
- Design and analyze power distribution, circuit designs, and wiring/harness installations for commercial and VIP aircraft.
- Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings meeting FAA/EASA requirements.
- Generate bills of materials, wire lists, and connector pin assignments for production and installation teams.
Integrate & Troubleshoot- Lead integration, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including power distribution, wiring, avionics, and related hardware.
- Provide hands on technical guidance resolving complex electrical and avionics integration issues.
- Coordinate with avionics suppliers, systems engineers, and certification specialists on equipment selection and integration.
Verify & Certify- Support qualification and verification activities, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
- Provide engineering substantiation, compliance reports, and test documentation for FAA/EASA certification.
- Maintain engineering documentation and lead design reviews across engineering, certification, and production teams.
Impact: Your leadership on electrical system design and verification shapes the airworthiness and certification outcomes of aircraft programs worldwide. As a senior engineer, you'll be the technical authority on the most complex electrical challenges, contributing to STCs and type certificate projects that bring modern technology to aircraft platforms.
WHAT YOU BRINGRequired- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years designing aircraft electrical systems or integrating avionics.
- Demonstrated expertise in power distribution, circuit design, and wiring/harness design and analysis.
- Strong hands on capability integrating, testing, and troubleshooting avionics and electrical systems.
- Experience with electrical system verification, qualification, and applicable aerospace standards.
- Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, E3.series, or similar.
- Working knowledge of FAA/EASA certification requirements for electrical installations.
- Demonstrated technical leadership on cross functional aerospace programs.
- U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR).
Preferred- Experience with DO 160 testing and qualification.
- Knowledge of aircraft communication, navigation, and surveillance systems.
- Familiarity with FAR Part 25 electrical system requirements.
- Previous work on aircraft STCs or supplemental type certificate programs.
- Experience with EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) requirements.
- Understanding of EMI/EMC considerations in aircraft installations.
WHY ALTITUDE- Real Programs: Lead design work on active aircraft modification and certification programs with tangible, high visibility deliverables.
- Technical Ownership: Step into a senior role with real authority over design decisions.
- Variety: Work across commercial, VIP, and military platforms and diverse electrical systems.
- Growth: Small enough for hands on leadership, large enough for international program exposure.
- Technical Depth: Work alongside experienced DERs and certification specialists.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Portland, OR based role. Hybrid: Monday through Friday, onsite with one remote day per week. Fully remote may be considered for exceptional candidates.
- Occasional travel, approximately 10%.
- Background check and drug screen may be required.
- ITAR eligibility required; U.S. Citizen status required.
- Target start date: September 14, 2026.
