Senior Electrical Engineer – Executive Aircraft Seating

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

📋 Description

• Act as the electrical lead on aircraft seating projects from initiation to finalization.

• Guarantee timely delivery, staying within budget, while meeting both customer and internal specifications.

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

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

• Assist in creating technical documentation that complies with internal protocols and aerospace standards.

• Lead design and peer reviews, presenting technical solutions during customer milestone assessments.

• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to incorporate electrical components into seat assemblies.

• Aid in OEM and regulatory certification efforts, adhering to Airbus, Boeing, FAA, and EASA criteria.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and external vendors on component selection, design evaluations, qualification, and readiness for production.

• Engage in prototype and production seat assemblies, continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and lifecycle product support.

• Provide support for testing and troubleshooting at the component, subassembly, and full-seat levels.

• Examine production and field-related issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective measures.

• Adapt and enhance features, functionalities, and in-flight entertainment systems for executive aviation passenger seats.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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; eligible for access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware.

• Proven experience in fast-paced environments, managing projects of varying complexities to achieve cost and scheduling goals.

• Demonstrated leadership in team settings and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

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

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

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and vendor component datasheets effectively.

• Experience in generating technical documentation, including block diagrams, cable/harness designs, parts lists, and installation schematics.

• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and the use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related testing instruments.

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

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

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

• Preferred: awareness of FAA/EASA certification processes and standards such as DO-160, DO-178, and ARP5526.

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

• Preferred: experience in mentoring junior engineers.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to navigate between high-level system concepts and detailed technical execution.

• No security clearance necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

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

• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

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

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed.

• Primarily remote work from home, with travel to the site location as required.