Senior Electrical Engineer – Executive Aircraft Seating

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Act as the electrical lead for aircraft seating projects from initiation to completion.

• Ensure timely delivery, adherence to budget, and alignment with both customer and internal requirements.

• Design, integrate, and validate electrical systems for seat actuation, lighting, comfort, and in-flight entertainment features.

• Develop and maintain system block diagrams, pin-to-pin wiring diagrams, harness designs, 3D electrical routing models, and 2D electrical installation schematics.

• Assist in the creation of technical documentation following internal standards and aerospace regulations.

• Lead design and peer review sessions, presenting technical solutions during customer milestone evaluations.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to integrate electrical components into seating assemblies.

• Support OEM and regulatory certification processes, including compliance with Airbus, Boeing, FAA, and EASA standards.

• Work alongside Supply Chain and external suppliers on component selection, design assessments, qualification, and readiness for production.

• Engage in prototype and production seat constructions, continuous improvement efforts, design evaluations, and product lifecycle management.

• Assist in testing and troubleshooting at the component, subassembly, and complete seat levels.

• Investigate production and field issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective measures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.

• Must be a U.S. Person; lawful permanent resident, protected individual, U.S. citizen, U.S. national, refugee, or asylee.

• Proven experience in fast-paced settings managing projects of varying complexity to achieve cost and schedule goals.

• Experience in leading teams and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Background in electrical system integration, validation testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

• Proficient in Teamcenter 14, Siemens NX, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and vendor component datasheets.

• Ability to create block diagrams, cable/harness drawings, parts lists, and installation schematics.

• Experience in a manufacturing setting utilizing multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related testing equipment.

• Preferred: advanced experience in aircraft seating electrical system design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and certification.

• Preferred: knowledge of Boeing D283W604, D6-36440, Airbus X2521PTSI09010, X2520 M1F 0012 00, and X2521PTSF11001 specifications.

• Preferred: proficiency in Siemens NX Electrical Application/Cable Routing modules.

• Preferred: familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes and DO-160, DO-178, and ARP5526.

• Preferred: experience in harness manufacturing, including soldering and crimping.

• Preferred: experience mentoring early-career engineers.

• Preferred: excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Preferred: capacity to work across high-level system concepts and detailed technical implementations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services for fertility and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan offering up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives program for wellness rewards.

• Doctor on Demand for virtual medical consultations.

• Bright Horizons services for child and elder care.

• Teladoc Medical Experts program for second opinions.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Potential for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.