PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - EWIS

AeroTEC is an aerospace engineering company providing a wide array of high-end services and turnkey solutions ranging from aircraft level analysis and design engineering, all the way to prototype flight testing and complete airworthiness certification. Our highly experienced aerospace engineering, testing, and program management teams work closely with customers to address their unique needs in a safe and cost-effective manner, utilizing proven in-house development methodologies and tools. 

About the Team

AeroTEC’s Engineering Services Department supports and provides comprehensive, full-service aerospace engineering services to customers in aircraft design, test, and certification. The Engineering Services Department is responsible for providing engineering consulting services related to aircraft design, performance, similarity analysis, reviewing and supporting certification activities, determining test requirements, and planning and documenting testing to meet customer needs. These services vary, depending on the customer needs and objectives.

About the Role

AeroTEC seeks an experienced Principal Engineer – EWIS that will perform design, integration, test and certification tasks of the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System across multiple aerospace programs. This role requires the significant exercise of independent discretion and judgment in matters of significance.

In This Role You Will:

• EWIS Design and Certification Activities, including but not limited to:
  • Perform as a technical authority in Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) design and certification work.
  • Create new designs, modifications, and rework for all types of wire installation across multiple programs.
  • Interface with the cognizant engineers responsible for the interfacing systems to ensure the EWIS design satisfies system requirements, system safety and certification needs.
  • Interface with customers (internal and external) to ensure the EWIS design satisfies all requirements.
  • Interface with Supply Chain to ensure the required materials, components and parts are procured to support EWIS manufacturing and installations.
  • Interface with the Manufacturing Engineers to ensure the appropriate installation information and Return-To-Service activities are captured in the work instructions.
  • Create, modify, and maintain the wiring diagrams, installation drawings, cable/wire assembly drawings, formboards and wire data lists across all programs.
  • Create wire harness routing models and assemblies to integrate the EWIS design into the Digital Mock-UP (DMU).
  • Select appropriate electrical components such as wire, connectors, backshells, shield coverage, strain reliefs, and related wiring components to ensure the EWIS design meets the customer requirements in a certifiable manner. 
  • Create and maintain the 2D and 3D CAD Library parts. 
  • Participate in and host Systems Design Reviews.
  • Coordinate with certification authorities and DERs.
  • Review and maintain a working knowledge of certification guidance material (AC, TSOs, FAR, CS, etc.) to achieve airworthiness and support certification efforts.
  • Create, review and approve certification artifacts and compliance reports to support V&V efforts.

The Skills You Will Bring (Minimum):
Education

• Four (4) year degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or STEM).
  • Other Engineering fields may be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years of proven relevant experience (preferred, but not required).
• Demonstratable working knowledge of Electrical Wiring Interconnection systems (25.17XX, 25.1309, System separations, EZAP, HIRF/EMI, EWIS components, Shielding, Grounding, harness protection, mitigation techniques,  etc).
• Experience in aerospace EWIS certification (preferred, but not required).
• Proficiency with 2D Wire Harness Design Tools (Capital Harness preferred).
• Proficiency with 3D Wire Harness Design Tools (CATIA or NX preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship (required).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel 25% (flying and driving) to various international and domestic worksites may be required.
• Driving personal vehicle for errands required.  State driver’s license and clean driving record required.

AeroTEC Ways of Working and Benefits:

At AeroTEC, we are on a mission to Accelerate the Evolution of Aerospace. We lead the market in the integration and testing of sustainable propulsion technologies, pioneering the future of sustainable aerospace. 

AeroTEC is building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth. We invest in our people, supporting their career development by offering customized career development plans, in-house learning, mentorship, and up to $5,250.00/year in education reimbursement.

We are committed to our employee’s well-being, providing Unlimited Time-Off (for salaried employees), employer paid premiums for our employees’ Health coverage (PPO/HDHP plans), Dental, $40,000 Life Insurance Policy, and complementary access to our Employee Assistance and Health Advocate Program’s.

Additional Benefits include (but not limited to): 401(k) and Employer Match for the Employee, Vision, Additional Life Insurance Options, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cell Phone Cost Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, ID Watchdog, Legal Shield, and Perk Spot Discounts.

Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, at AeroTEC we reward outstanding performance with quarterly bonus schemes (for salaried employees), manager’s bonuses (for management roles), and SIP (for sales positions).  Positions may or may not qualify for sign-on bonus or relocation assistance. 

But we are more than just a team; we’re a family that works hard and plays hard! From AeroTEC AeroTEC’s own Flying Club, Softball League, Seattle Mariners Tickets, to Team Bike Rides, Karting, Golf Scrambles and more. We’re committed to creating a workplace where fun and work are not mutually exclusive!

AeroTEC Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.