Lead Electrical Engineer - Commercial Aircraft
Pinnacle Professional Services, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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.