Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a graduate degree with up to 2 years of experience in electrical systems design.
6 years of experience in lieu of a degree, specifically in military/commercial aircraft systems integration.
Familiarity with PLM Software and CAD tools like Capital Harness, NX, and TeamCenter.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Strong communication and leadership skills preferred.
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems for military/commercial aircraft and ground stations.
Create system wiring diagrams and circuit breaker/control panels using CAD tools.
Research and prepare engineering drawings while coordinating with Systems Engineering and Manufacturing.
Lead a small team of electrical design engineers to implement electronic subsystems.
Train and mentor junior engineers in design practices and methodologies.
Interpret Statements of Work (SOW) and system requirements for project execution.
Travel to flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments as needed.
Benefits
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement in diverse tasks across various aircraft platforms.
Potential for leadership roles within project teams.
Support for obtaining necessary security clearances.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineer
Job Code: 46978
Job Location: Plano, TX (On-Site)
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off.
Job Description:
The Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground stations. The design includes creating system wiring diagrams using the Capital Harness System tool as well as circuit breaker panels, control panels and other items using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.
Essential Functions:
Designs can include development of Avionics Systems, RF, LAN, Data Processing, Sensor Systems, Power Distribution Systems, Electrical Loads analysis, Load shedding scheme to name a few, along with the opportunity to support testing and integration of systems on the aircraft.
Can work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms.
Create and review system wiring diagrams, circuit breaker panels, control panels and other items using PLM Software and CAD (Computer Aided Design) tools, such as Capital Harness, NX, and TeamCenter.
Research and preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
Lead a small team of electrical design engineers to implement electronic subsystems by breaking down requirements and work packages, providing drawing status, and budget estimates to platform leads.
Train and mentor junior engineers.
Learn and become familiar with L3Harris Technical Process Specifications and related design practices and methodologies.
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Interpret SOW, requirements and Systems Defintion.
Must be able to travel to and from flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments. (some positions will require the ability to board/exit aircraft)
Willingness to travel or relocate, if necessary.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground systems.
Graduate degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground systems.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of six (6) years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground systems
Preferred Additional Skills:
Active Secret Clearance or Higher.
Leadership experience.
Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
