Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time
Experience: 4–7 Years
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support aircraft electrical design, testing, certification, and substantiation activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Airbus and/or Boeing aircraft, aircraft interiors, electrical design, and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical test plans, checklists, and inspection plans.
• Develop substantiation reports, test plans, and test reports for aircraft cabin safety.
• Support small STC/PMA projects involving electrical requirements and technical data deliverables.
• Coordinate supplier data deliverables and responses to technical inquiries, significant issues, and airworthiness concerns.
• Coordinate with DERs on certification and substantiation activities; DER experience is a plus.
• Identify applicable major design changes impacting aircraft electrical systems.
• Support relationships with certification and regulatory agencies.
• Interface with airline customers during flight testing, laboratory testing, and jig testing.
• Prepare technical presentations and support project meetings.
• Review and support aircraft electrical design documentation and certification data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering field strongly preferred.
• 4–7 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft processes and substantiation techniques for Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with aircraft mechanical/structural design processes, materials, fabrication methods, and aerospace hardware.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a technical team.

Required Skills

• AutoCAD or DraftSight
• Aircraft electrical design
• Electrical testing and documentation
• Engineering drawings and technical documentation

Preferred Skills

• Aircraft interiors experience.
• Experience as an Electrical Design Engineer or Substantiation Engineer.
• Working knowledge of FAR regulations and aircraft certification.
• Experience with STC/PMA projects.
• Experience working with DERs.
• Airbus and Boeing aircraft experience.
• Aerospace certification and compliance experience.