Chief Electrical Engineer — Electric Aircraft Program Dubai

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd; Dubai; Sur place; AED 650 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax-free salaries

Résumé du poste

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd. seeks a seasoned Chief Engineer — Electrical to lead aircraft-level electrical architecture for a next-generation electric aircraft programme in the UAE.

You will steer power distribution, system design, and fault protection while owning certification activities and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. The role requires 15+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering for aircraft, and prior leadership as Chief Electrical Engineer or

Qualifications

• 15+ years in aircraft electrical systems engineering.
• Experience leading aircraft-level electrical architecture on a certified aircraft programme.
• Previous roles such as Chief Electrical Engineer or Electrical Technical Authority.
• Strong knowledge of certification requirements including CS-23, DO-160G, EMC, HIRF, and lightning protection.
• Experience with civil aviation authorities (EASA, FAA, GCAA) and aircraft electrical integration.

Responsabilités

• Lead the aircraft electrical architecture, including power distribution, electrical system design, redundancy and fault protection, and low-voltage systems.
• Own aircraft-level electrical certification activities (DO-160G, EMC, HIRF, lightning protection).
• Develop electrical bonding/grounding/shielding strategies for metallic and composite structures.
• Define electrical installation and wiring standards (harness design, routing, cable separation, connectors).
• Support safety analyses and risk assessments related to electrical systems.
• Collaborate with propulsion, avionics, structures, and certification teams for aircraft integration.
• Provide technical leadership and act as the electrical authority throughout the programme.

Connaissances

Electrical systems engineering

Technical leadership

Certification knowledge

Aviation safety

Outils

MBSE / SysML

Description du poste

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd. seeks a seasoned Chief Engineer — Electrical to lead aircraft-level electrical architecture for a next-generation electric aircraft programme in the UAE.

You will steer power distribution, system design, and fault protection while owning certification activities and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. The role requires 15+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering for aircraft, and prior leadership as Chief Electrical Engineer or