ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

NORDAM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to apply extensive engineering knowledge to the design, development, testing, manufacturing, repair and certification of aircraft electrical systems in compliance with FAA guidelines.

You will analyze proposals, develop repair schemes, create CAD data and engineering reports, and coordinate with DERs, customers and internal teams to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions for multiple aircraft programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
• 6 year(s) related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to complex engineering or technical problems with independent judgment within FAA guidelines.
• Analyzes proposals and documentation to develop design and repair schemes for aircraft structures and electrical systems.
• Designs and repairs structural and power plant components; produces CAD data and engineering reports.
• Develops data packages and obtains FAA approvals through DERs; communicates with customer engineering groups.
• Tests models and prototypes; analyzes stress and performance under simulated conditions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

English literacy

On-time punctuality

Effective communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Der/FAA communication

Job description

Position Details

Req ID: req2016

Job Title: ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Division: Transparency

Shift: First Shift

Job Summary

Applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories and concepts and industry practices and standards related to the design, development, testing, manufacturing, repair and certification of aircraft structures, component parts and related component systems and subsystems for operational aircraft that are consistent with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex or unusual engineering or technical problems or assignments requiring independent judgment and ingenuity to work within engineering protocols in the analysis, design and/or repair development of aircraft structures, power plant component parts, mechanical and electrical systems/structures and subsystems for commercial, military, executive, general aviation, or special purpose applications on operational aircraft.
• Analyzes and interprets engineering proposals and documentation such as drawings, material and product specifications, structural repair manuals (SRMs), component maintenance manuals (CMMs) and illustrated parts lists (IPLs/IPCs) to develop design and/or repair schemes approaches. Analyzes research data to determine feasibility of product proposal. Confers with management to clarify or resolve problems.
• Designs and develops and/or repairs of structural, power plant and other operational and structural components that are used in operating aircraft; this includes producing or assisting in the production of computer aided drawings and engineering reports.
• Develops design and/or repair data packages and obtains FAA approvals through internal and external FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs); troubleshoot failure modes, communicate and interact with customer engineering groups and/or internal personnel for design, development and/or cost effective repair schemes and approvals.
• Designs and develops analytical programs concerned with ground or flight testing, or development of acoustic, thermodynamic, or propulsion systems; conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop design for products.
• Tests models, prototypes, subassemblies, or production items to study and evaluate operational characteristics and effects of stress imposed during actual or simulated operational conditions.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree. Engineering

If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements

6 year(s) Related experience and/or training.

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to arrive to work on time and attend regularly.
• Must be able to fluently read and write the English language, perform basic mathematical calculations and interpret and comprehend company policies, procedures, safety instructions and other like documents.
• Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel and operates standard office equipment.
• Communicates effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms.
• Strong communication skills, tailors to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Makes telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and makes formal presentations to small or large groups.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand - Frequency

• Walk - Frequent
• Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional
• Talk and hear - Frequent
• Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant
• Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
• Stand - Occasional
• Climb Stairs - Occasional

Weight - Frequency

• 25 pounds - Occasional

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision

• Works under general direction.
• Sound judgment, completeness and accuracy are expected.
• Receives guidance as to results expected and to resolve complex problems.
• Exercises latitude in determining activities and approaches within moderate to wide parameters.

EEO Statement

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.