AEROSPACE ENGINEER - EWIS - Contractor / Consultant

Aerotec,-LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroTEC in Seattle seeks an Aerospace Engineer - EWIS to design and integrate electrical systems across programs. The role emphasizes independent judgment, analysis of design requirements, and collaboration with Systems, Electrical, Avionics, EMC and Safety teams.

You will produce wiring diagrams, harness data reports, review configurations, and help ensure compliance with FAR Part 25 EWIS requirements. Occasional travel to domestic and international sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, or Instrumentation).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience with Capital Harness.
• Experience with EWIS wiring and aircraft electrical systems.
• Familiarity with aviation standards and testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design requirements and perform trade-off studies based on customer specifications and electrical configurations.
• Produce and validate electrical documentation, including wiring diagrams (WD) and harness data reports (HDR).
• Review electrical configurations of aircraft systems and interpret schematics and docs.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Avionics, EMC, and Safety teams to ensure project alignment.
• Create and maintain tracking tools to improve quality and productivity.
• Propose and implement process improvements with an innovative mindset.
• Occasional travel to domestic and international worksites may be required.

Skills

EWIS knowledge

Wiring harnesses

Schematic analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

Job description

AeroTECs Engineering Services Department supports and provides comprehensive, full-service aerospace engineering services to customers in aircraft design, testing, certification and post certification. The Aerospace Engineer - EWIS will perform EWIS design and integration tasks associated with the Electrical Systems used on all of our programs. This role requires the significant exercise of independent discretion and judgment in matters of significance.Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):Analyze design requirements and perform trade-off studies based on customer specifications, technical documentation, and electrical configurations.Produce and validate electrical documentation, including wiring diagrams (WD) and harness data reports (HDR).Review electrical configurations of aircraft systems, ensuring thorough understanding of schematics and technical documentation.Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including Systems, Electrical, Avionics, EMC, and Safety.Partner with non-engineering disciplines, such as Quality, Logistics, Methods, and Customer Support, to ensure project alignment.Create and maintain tracking tools to optimize quality and productivity.Maintain an innovative mindset to continuously propose and implement process improvements.Level Requirements (Minimum):EducationFour (4) year degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, or Instrumentation).Other Engineering fields may be considered.Minimum Required Experience:3+ years of experience utilizing Capital Harness.Strong knowledge of aircraft wiring (EWIS), electrical harness assemblies, components, and routing.Experience working with electrical schematics and test environments.Preferred Experience & Qualifications:5+ years of aerospace experience in EWIS, specifically focusing on the electrical aspects of aircraft systems, components, and controllers.Proficiency in industry-standard software, such as AutoCAD, CATIA, NX, or other relevant electrical tools.Familiarity with aviation regulations, specifically FAR Part 25 Subpart H and certification rules addressing EWIS.Familiarity with industry standards, including SAE-AS50881 (EWIS wiring) and RTCA/DO-160 (environmental conditions & test procedures).Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Occasional travel (flying and driving) to various domestic and international worksites and client offices may be required. Occasional travel to the Moses Lake Facility for extended periods of time during scheduled flight test operations may be required.AeroTEC provides comprehensive, full-service aerospace services and solutions to customers in aircraft design, testing, instrumentation, certification, manufacturing, modifications, and maintenance with facilities in Seattle, Arlington, and Moses Lake.AeroTEC is an equal opportunity employer.