Electrical Engineer

DST llc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision

Company-paid Short Term Disability

Company-paid Long Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Floating Holiday Time

Job summary

DST LLC in Hagerstown, MD seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and substantiate new electrical subsystems for aircraft and modify primary electrical and mission-critical systems. You will work on intercommunication systems, mission power, video distribution and RF connectivity, while ensuring FAA Part 23 compliance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in electrical engineering, 2+ years in aviation, strong communication skills, and hands-on wiring diagram experience using VISIO or CAD.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of experience as an electrical engineer or equivalent in the industry.
• Two+ years of aviation/aerospace experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Experience drafting/wiring diagrams in VISIO or CAD and producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of modifications to primary aircraft electrical power systems.
• Electrical design of aircraft equipment installations and alterations (antennas, avionics, video systems).
• Prepare and validate documentation to satisfy requirements (power, communications, video drawings, load analyses).
• Support installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with specs and safety standards.
• Use CAD/engineering software to perform assignments.
• Provide electrical engineering guidance to DST teams, customers and vendors.
• Provide quality assurance for ongoing projects.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visio

CAD software

Job description

Summary

The Electrical Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for the design and substantiation of new electrical subsystems and modifications to aircraft primary electrical and mission critical systems. These subsystems include, but are not limited to, intercommunication systems, mission power, video distribution and RF connectivity. The Electrical Engineer should be familiar with FAA safety and performance regulations, primarily with Part 23 aircraft. Familiarity to ASME, IEEE and/or DOD electrical drafting standards is preferred.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Detailed design of modifications to primary aircraft electrical power systems.
2. Detailed electrical design of aircraft equipment installations and alterations. These include but are not limited to antennas, avionics equipment, video distribution systems and communications systems.
3. Prepare and validate documentation as necessary to satisfy customer, company and regulatory requirements; such as power, communications and video drawings as well as electrical load analyses.
4. Support installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
5. Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments.
6. Provide electrical engineering guidance/counsel and communicate requirements to company, customer, vendor, and internal DST teams.
7. Provide quality assurance for ongoing projects.
8. Prompt and regular attendance.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, on-site position in Hagerstown, MD. Days and hours of work are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch. However, frequent evening and weekend shifts may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position most likely will require domestic and international travel. A current passport is required.

Required Education and Experience

1. Four (4) or more years' of experience as an electrical engineer or equivalent industry experience in electrical engineering to be considered.
2. Recent experience in the aviation field, minimum of two (2) years in aviation/aerospace.
3. Excellent verbal and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Extensive knowledge of preparing wiring diagrams in VISIO or other CAD system and preparing reports and other documents using office software.
5. Drafting or collaborating on power, communications and/or systems electrical drawings.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
2. Experience working directly with FAA ACO and FAA DERs/DARs.
3. Part 23 Aircraft experience, ideally also Parts 25, 27, and 29.

Other Hiring Requirements

1. Valid Driver's License.
2. US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a United States Security Clearance.
3. Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.
4. Must be able to obtain a passport.
5. Veteran Status Preferred.

Benefits

1. Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee.
2. Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
3. Supplemental Insurance: Aflac, Gap Insurance, and TriCare.
4. Supplemental Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
5. 401(k).
6. Accruing Paid Time Off.
7. Floating Holiday Time.