Electrical Certification Engineer / Electrical Architect (all genders)

Elevate Aircraft Seating GmbH; Kaiserslautern; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Bicycle leasing program

Corporate Benefits platform

Open, collaborative environment

Additional public holidays off when on

Job summary

Elevate Aircraft Seating GmbH in Kaiserslautern, Germany, is seeking an Electrical Certification Engineer / Electrical Architect to lead airworthiness certification for electrical systems in aircraft seats and cabin furniture. You will work with suppliers, customers, and authorities in a fast-paced, global aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate has a university degree in electrical/aeronautical engineering, at least five years of certification experience, fluent in English and German, and

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure airworthiness and certification compliance of electrical systems in aircraft seats and cabin furniture.
• Review and create technical documentation for certification activities.
• Perform DFMEAs and define testing requirements for supplier qualifications.
• Manage electrical equipment suppliers and review their certification documents.
• Develop software validation for seat actuation systems.
• Write and check seat-relevant electrical certification documents (ATPs, grounding & bonding calculations, Electrical Load Analysis, Safety Analysis).
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Electrical cert

Airworthiness regs

Project management

Leadership

Communication

German language

English language

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Aeronautical Engineering degree

Job description

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.

Your Duties

• 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.

Your Qualification

• 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.

What can you expect from us

• 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.
• 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.

Diversity

Our diversity makes us strong! Elevate Aircraft Seating believes in the principles of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. For this reason, incoming applications are selected on the basis of professional qualifications and fit with our corporate values, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual identity, nationality, severe disability or equality or age.

United States [e-mail] Germany [e-mail]

Elevate Aircraft Seating GmbH Hans-Geiger-Straße 12 67661 Kaiserslautern Germany www.elevate-seats.com