Electrical Engineer

DS Technologies, LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Aflac, Gap Insurance, TriCare

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Floating Holiday

Job summary

DS Technologies, LLC in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and substantiate electrical subsystems for aircraft, including power, intercommunication, video distribution, and RF connectivity. You will ensure compliance with FAA Part 23 and related drafting standards.

You will work with Engineering Manager and DST teams to prepare wiring diagrams, load analyses, and installation drawings, and to provide guidance across customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years' experience as an electrical engineer or equivalent in industry.
• Recent aviation/aerospace experience (2+ years).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience preparing wiring diagrams in VISIO or CAD and reports with office software.
• Drafting or collaborating on power, communications and systems electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of modifications to primary aircraft electrical power systems.
• Electrical design of equipment installations (antennas, avionics, video and communications).
• Prepare and validate documentation to satisfy customer, company and regulatory requirements (drawings, load analyses).
• Support installations and observe operations for compliance with design specs and safety standards.
• Use computer-assisted engineering/design software for assignments.
• Provide electrical engineering guidance to DST teams and customers.

Skills

Electrical design

VISIO

CAD

Documentation

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VISIO

CAD

Office Suite

Job description

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

• Detailed design of modifications to primary aircraft electrical power systems.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments.
• Provide electrical engineering guidance/counsel and communicate requirements to company, customer, vendor, and internal DST teams.
• Provide quality assurance for ongoing projects.
• 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

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

Preferred Education and Experience

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

Other Hiring Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a United States Security Clearance.
• Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.
• Must be able to obtain a passport.Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee.
• Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance: Aflac, Gap Insurance, and TriCare.
• Supplemental Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Accruing Paid Time Off.
• Floating Holiday Time.