Aircraft Electrical Engineer

Citadel Aviation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Aviation, LLC in Lake Charles, LA, seeks an Aircraft Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, certify, and modify electrical systems for VIP aircraft. You will prepare reports, drawings, tests, and installation instructions, coordinating with project managers and suppliers to ensure on-time, compliant delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and 7+ years in aviation electrical engineering, including STC/ODA experience, with strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years in aviation electrical engineering with design, certification, and modification experience.
• Experience with STC, ODA, and airworthiness certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical systems and components for interior modifications and avionics upgrades.
• Prepare electrical reports, Engineering Authorizations (EAs), drawings, analyses, and test plans.
• Develop cabin electrical modification/installation work instructions and procedures.
• Coordinate electrical aspects of project schedules with project managers.
• Support electrical kit development and parts suppliers.
• Coordinate with foreign and domestic approval authorities as needed.
• Lead by example, maintain safety and quality in re-delivery of aircraft.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Purpose

The Aircraft Electrical Engineer performs engineering work including design, analysis, substantiation, certification, drawing interpretation, and project management related to the maintenance, modification, and repair of transport-category aircraft. This role provides or coordinates engineering drawings related to electrical systems and components in support of VVIP/VIP aircraft completions.

Essential Job Functions

• Design and analyze electrical systems and components, typically in support of aircraft interior modifications and avionics upgrades (STC projects).
• Prepare electrical engineering reports, Engineering Authorizations (EAs), drawings, analyses, and test plans.
• Develop cabin electrical modification/installation work instructions, procedures, and recommendations.
• Coordinate and monitor electrical aspects of the project schedule with project managers.
• Monitor and support electrical kit development and parts suppliers (internal and external).
• Support electrical aspects of proposal development.
• Coordinate with foreign and domestic approval authorities and their representatives for any necessary assistance and/or approvals.
• Work within the engineering team to delegate and assign work to appropriate team members.
• Apply area of specialty to design, develop, and implement creative and innovative solutions to difficult problems.
• Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority.
• Maintain close and frequent communication with the Director of Maintenance, notifying him/her of progress and any roadblocks or threats to the project’s critical path that could impact re-delivery.
• Deal with customers in a cordial, respectful, and professional manner, and see to it that all personnel behave accordingly.
• Lead by example at all times, through professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company, and compliance with its policies.
• Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards, and performance, with the objective of exceeding customer satisfaction in the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable, and clean aircraft, in a timely manner.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in aviation electrical engineering, including experience in the design, certification, and modification of aircraft electrical systems.
• Experience with certification processes and requirements including Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Organizational Design Authority (ODA), and other regulatory certification and airworthiness requirements.

Preferred

• Engineering process experience with VIP and VVIP completions for narrow- and wide-body aircraft.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other engineering design software applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes

• Strong leadership skills.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills in order to prioritize workload according to business demands and work well under pressure.

Working Conditions

• This position is considered OFFICE WORK, characterized as follows.
• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• The work surface is stable (flat).
• This position is considered LIGHT work, with frequent lifting up to 20 lbs; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching, with repetitive movements of arms and hands and seated work with back supported.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citadel Aviation, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.