Electrical Certification Engineer / Electrical Architect (all genders)

Elevate Aircraft Seating LLC.; Kaiserslautern; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional development

International environment

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Bicycle leasing

Resumo da oferta

Elevate Aircraft Seating in Kaiserslautern, Germany, seeks an experienced Electrical Certification Engineer to ensure airworthiness and certification compliance for electrical systems in aircraft seats and cabin furniture. You will lead certification activities, review technical documentation, and collaborate with suppliers, customers, and authorities in an international setting.

Strong knowledge of airworthiness regulations, 5+ years in electrical certification for aviation, and fluency in

Qualificações

• 5+ years of direct experience in certification of electrical systems for aircraft interiors.
• Proven knowledge of airworthiness regulations.
• Experience in project management, leadership and communication.
• Fluent in English and German.
• EU work permit holder.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Certify electrical equipment for seats and cabin furniture per applicable requirements.
• Review supplier and regulatory documentation and manage certification activities.
• Define qualification requirements and support testing and validation.
• Develop and write certification documents (ATP, load analyses, safety analyses).

Conhecimentos

Airworthiness regulations

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

English language

German language

EU work permit

Willingness to travel

Formação académica

University degree in Electrical/Electronic or Aeronautical Engineering

Ferramentas

DFMEA

Electrical Load Analysis

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany, we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

For the Certification division at Elevate Aircraft Seating in Kaiserslautern, we are looking for a skilled

Electrical Certification Engineer / Electrical Architect (all genders)

Position Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and certification compliance of electrical systems integrated into aircraft seats and cabin furniture. Collaborating closely with suppliers, customers, and regulatory authorities, you will lead certification activities, define qualification requirements, review and create technical documentation, and support the development of innovative aerospace products in an international and dynamic environment.

Other duties and projects may be assigned as needed.

• The Electrical Certification Engineer substantiates and verifies that the development of the electrical equipment installed in the seats and furniture are in accordance with all relevant certification requirements and meets the customers specification
• Capable of analyzing the LRU (Line Replaceable Units) specifications, the OEM, customer, and regulatory requirements and definition of their justification for the related projects
• Performing DFMEAs as well as defining the testing requirements and the equipment qualification to be fulfilled by the suppliers of the electrical components
• Technical Management of the Electrical Equipment Suppliers including their Equipment related certification documents review and approval
• Capable of creating software validation (e.g., for seat actuation systems)
• Capability to write and/or checking seat-relevant electrical certification documents, like Acceptance Test Plan & Report, Grounding and Bonding calculations, Electrical Load Analysis, Safety System Assessment/Safety Analysis, and more

Profil

• University degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience
• Profound knowledge of airworthiness regulations and requirements
• A minimum of 5 years or more of direct experience in the certification of electrical systems for aircraft interiors
• Proficiency in Project Management, communication, and leadership.
• Experience in working at a fast pace in changing environments; able to provide direction and pivot as needed whilst facing high levels of ambiguity
• Highly collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills and a hands‑on approach
• Capable of working in English and German
• Applicants must hold a valid work permit for the European Union
• Willingness to travel as required

Wir bieten

• Exciting opportunities for both professional and personal development
• The freedom to contribute your own ideas while working in an international environment
• 30 days of annual leave, additional collective agreement benefits, competitive compensation in line with the metal industry collective agreement, and a company pension scheme
• Access to a bicycle leasing program and our Corporate Benefits platform
• An open, collaborative, and appreciative working atmosphere
• In addition, we compensate for up to three public holidays per year that fall on a weekend by granting an additional day off during the week

Important note

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.