Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Safran companies; Fort Qu'Appelle; On-site; USD 108,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead engineering efforts in aircraft interior reconfigurations. The role requires extensive experience in electrical design, FAA and EASA certification processes, and strong leadership skills. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and demonstrate expertise in managing complex projects and teams. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Development Programs

Opportunities for Global Mobility

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree and 10 years relevant experience or equivalent training.
• 5 years on aerospace programs requiring FAA or EASA certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering team members.
• Support design and substantiation of electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Company: Northwest Aerospace Technologies
Job field: Architecture and systems engineering
Location: Everett, Washington, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Required degree: Bachelor's Degree
Required experience: More than 8 years
Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager
Salary range: USD $108,490 - $170,490

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircraft, NAT provides top-tier services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a range of Blue Chip customers.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is a technical expert with mastery in multi-discipline/multi-skillset engineering design and substantiation, understanding FAA and EASA certification processes, and industry standards.

Scope of Work:

1. Act as a leader and technical resource within the Engineering group.
2. Produce engineering outputs and mentor team members.
3. Ensure quality of drawings and documentation.
4. Assist Project Engineer in defining project structure and organization.
5. Hold drawing and document approval authority.
6. Resolve technical issues and make final decisions.
7. Coordinate with Operations, Suppliers, and Customers.
8. Contribute to NAT proposals, including SOW development, engineering estimates, and parts list.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support design and substantiation of electrical components in retrofit aircraft applications.
2. Communicate with customers and team members; present technical content effectively.
3. Develop proposals for electrical system installations.
4. Break down SOW into work packages and allocate tasks.
5. Ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements.
6. Create engineering statements of work during project development.
7. Ensure drawings and documents meet quality and certification standards.
8. Develop engineering packages from concept to production.
9. Conduct peer reviews of engineering drawings.
10. Work with ODA UM's and EASA CVE's for compliance.

Job Requirements:

Safran Cabin values diversity and inclusion, welcoming contributions from all backgrounds. We seek team players with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a positive attitude. Attributes include team orientation, process focus, honest communication, quality mindset, perseverance, and customer focus.

Qualifications include:

• A four-year technical degree and at least ten years of relevant industry experience, or equivalent technical training plus experience.
• At least five years on aerospace programs requiring FAA or EASA certification.
• Experience in leading technical personnel for three or more years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.

Skills include project and drawing management, troubleshooting, independent and team work, excellent communication, customer understanding, multitasking, attention to detail, and working under deadlines.

Working Conditions:

Primarily office-based with some travel, requiring fluency in English, computer use, and flexibility for irregular hours and deadlines.

Additional Information:

Safran offers a collaborative environment emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and global mobility. Employees benefit from development programs, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities to contribute to aerospace advancements.