Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, US 

SUMMARY: Leads an electrical engineering team supporting design, analysis, certification, and project management as related to transport category aircraft.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design and analyze electrical systems and components in support of aircraft

interior modifications and avionics upgrades (FAA STC projects).

• Prepare electrical engineering drawings and reports including electrical wire

installation, harness fabrication and wire routing.

• Develop cabin electrical modification/installation work instructions and continued

airworthiness procedures. 

• Participate in customer design reviews. 

• Coordinate and monitor electrical aspects of project schedule with project

managers. 

• Troubleshoot aircraft electrical issues during STC prototype and post STC.

• Travel both nationally and internationally required (5-10% approx.)

• Other duties as assigned 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·        BS Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or extensive experience and training in their respective area of expertise to be determined equivalent.

·        Typically, has completed ten or more years of engineering experience, may have a Master’s Degree and may be a registered Engineer.

·        Must have previous experience with Airbus or Boeing aircraft fleets.

·        Working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs - from Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations) as they apply to transport category aircraft.

·        Knowledge of commercial aircraft electrical systems and wiring diagrams.

·        Knowledge of maintenance practices and development including:

 o MPD (maintenance planning document),

o MRB (material review board),

o EWIS (electrical wiring interconnect system),

o EZAP (enhanced zonal analysis procedure),

o MEL (minimum equipment list).

o CMM (component maintenance manual),

o WDM (wire diagram manual),

o SSM (system schematic manual)

•         Knowledge of report development including:

o WRA (wire routing assessment),

o ELA (electrical load analysis),

o EWIS Evaluation and Source,

o AFMS (Airplane Flight Manual Supplement),

o TVSA (transverse vertical separation analysis)

o FTP (functional test plans, i.e.: EMI, ground, flight)

•         Good understanding of the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process and reports.

•         Familiarity with RTCA and ARINC Standards associated with equipment certification on transport category aircraft.

•         Familiarity with the FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) process and rules governing disposition.

•         Ability and experience to create engineering details, assemblies, and installation drawings using AutoCAD or similar software programs.