Electrical Design Engineer – Aerospace

Akkodis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Mississauga is seeking an experienced EWIS Engineer for a hybrid contract role. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in wiring and harness design, along with expertise in CATIA V4 drafting. This position involves producing technical documents, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of background.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in wiring and harness design is required.
• Experience with CATIA V4 drafting (5,000 hours or more) is essential.
• Familiarity with TCCA, FAA, and EASA rules is vital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design projects and provide technical support.
• Produce wiring diagrams and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Analyze existing designs and recommend improvements.

Skills

Wiring and harness design

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Configuration/document control

CATIA V4 drafting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Akkodis is seeking a EWIS Engineer for a contract position with a client in Toronto, ON (Hybrid). Ideally looking for 5 years’ experience in wiring and harness design, producing wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and harness data reports from electrical/avionics system schematics and wiring diagrams, respecting EMI/HIRF/Lightning while following the EWIS regulation for wire separation and segregation, supporting the definition and management requirements for EWIS, creation of certification-related documents for EWIS, 5 years or 5,000 hours of CATIA V4 drafting, experience in configuration/document control, pertinent TCCA, FAA, and EASA rules and requirements. This role is suitable for someone, particularly with experience in large organizations.

Title: EWIS Engineer

The Organization

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (DHC) is a Canadian aerospace company undergoing corporate headquarters relocation and a consolidation of its subsidiary companies under a single brand. DHC provides engineering, aftermarket, manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC has approximately 1,200 employees across BC, AB and ON, with global markets and distribution hubs. The organization values entrepreneurship, empowerment, quality and innovation.

Profile

The Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems Engineer (EWIS) coordinates all technical aspects of assigned design projects, provides technical support to the production line, and assists with resolution of in-service problems and customer requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish/improve measures to ensure/improve quality of engineering documents.
• Produce and coordinate conceptual layouts for modifications and new designs with other departments and partners to ensure efficiency and compatibility.
• Take active part in the space requirements definition of the wire harness.
• Coordinate with other departments and partners to ensure efficiency and compatibility of design.
• Produce wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and harness data reports from electrical/avionics system schematics and wiring diagrams respecting EMI/HIRF/Lightning while following the EWIS regulation for wire separation and segregation.
• Familiar with advisory circular AC 25.1701, 25.1711, etc.
• Select various components, connectors, back shells, and other parts, involving researching parts catalogues, specifications and contact with vendors.
• Analyze existing wiring diagrams, harness data reports and routing maps, and then provide recommendations for improvements in harness design and installation.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure configuration control and traceability of documentation.
• Support the definition and management requirements for EWIS.
• Support the creation of certification-related documents for EWIS.
• Assist in the development of manufacturing, integration, and test process and procedures.
• Support system development from concept design to production, resolving design, manufacturing, and assembly issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in wiring and harness design.
• Familiar with and understand pertinent TCCA, FAA, and EASA rules and requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years or 5,000 hours of CATIA V4 drafting experience is a strong attribute.
• Thorough understanding and experience in configuration/document control.
• Ability to liaise with a wide variety of people within, and outside the company.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software tools to produce presentations and reports.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply.