Electrical Engineer (Contract)

SST Direct; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

SST Direct in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (Contract) to design, develop, integrate, and certify aircraft electrical systems for modern programs.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to FAA/TCCA/EASA rules, and hands-on experience with ARP4754A, DO-178/DO-254/DO-160, with a focus on documentation and certification deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Systems/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical or systems engineering experience in aerospace.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to meet ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain aircraft electrical system designs and modifications.
• Prepare and update technical documents: requirements, schematics, ICDs, wiring diagrams, qualification/test plans.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

ARP4754A

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

RTCA DO-160/DO-178/DO-254

MS Office

AutoCAD

CDM programs

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/related

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Contract)

Location: Wichita, KS
Pay: $70–$75/hour
Job Type: Contract (12 Months)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and certification of aircraft electrical systems for commercial and military derivative aircraft programs. This role will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop system designs, support certification activities, validate system performance, and ensure compliance with FAA, TCCA, and EASA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain aircraft electrical system designs and modifications.
• Prepare and update engineering documentation, including:
  • Technical Requirements Documents
  • System schematics
  • Supplier requirement documents
  • System descriptions
  • Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Certification plans
  • Functional test requirements
  • Equipment qualification test plans and reports
  • Aircraft-level test plans and reports
  • Design compliance reports
• Support requirements management, validation, and verification activities.
• Review installation drawings, qualification test data, and engineering reports.
• Analyze ground and flight test data to verify system performance and functionality.
• Support engineering change management through research, trade studies, design reviews, impact analysis, and implementation.
• Participate in internal and external design reviews and program governance meetings.
• Support technical subcontract management and supplier coordination.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, TCCA, EASA, and 14 CFR Part 25 certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical or systems engineering experience, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) required to meet ITAR regulations.
• Experience with ARP4754A for civil aircraft systems development.
• Working knowledge of FAA, TCCA, and EASA Part 25 certification requirements.
• Understanding of aircraft system safety processes.
• Familiarity with:
  • RTCA DO-160
  • RTCA DO-178
  • RTCA DO-254
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Experience supporting Commercial Derivative Military (CDM) aircraft programs is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Skills

• Aircraft electrical systems integration and certification experience.
• Experience reviewing test plans, qualification data, and compliance documentation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of aircraft modification programs and electrical system installation.