Electrical Systems Engineer

Altitude; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Altitude Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design wire diagrams and wire kits for VIP aircraft interiors. You will ensure designs are certifiable and integrate with other engineering disciplines, using AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools with on-the-job training.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in aircraft electrical systems or wire harness design, with a willingness to learn a proprietary CAD tool.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Mid level: 3+ years of aircraft electrical systems or wire harness design experience, with a solid base that lets you come in and turn the crank. Senior level: 7+ years.
• Experience creating wire diagrams with an electrical CAD tool such as AutoCAD Electrical, and willingness to learn a new tool
• Working knowledge of aircraft wiring standards and certification documentation
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and able to perform this work within the United States
• Able to work onsite in the Seattle, WA area

Responsibilities

• Create wire diagrams and wire kits for aircraft electrical systems on active VIP completion programs.
• Ensure all designs and documentation are certifiable for the program.
• Learn and work within a proprietary electrical design tool, similar to AutoCAD Electrical, with train up time provided.

Skills

Electrical systems

Wire harness design

Willingness to learn tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical CAD tool

Job description

Electrical Systems Engineer

Location: On-Site, Seattle, WA area | Salary: $104,000 to $144,000 per year, based on level | Employment: Full-time, W2, initial 5 to 6 month assignment with planned extension | Start: Immediate

WHO WE ARE

Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, we support customers from concept through certification and in-service. Our 150+ person team across the US, Canada, and France works on programs for major OEMs and completion centers globally. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid vacation and PTO, and 8 paid holidays.

THE ROLE

Bring your wiring design skills to some of the most custom aircraft interiors in the world. Working from the program statement of work, you will create wire diagrams and wire kits for VIP interiors, largely on wide body aircraft, and make sure every design is certifiable. You will join a team that values clear communication and supports you while you learn its tools.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design & Document

• Create wire diagrams and wire kits for aircraft electrical systems on active VIP completion programs.
• Ensure all designs and documentation are certifiable for the program.
• Learn and work within a proprietary electrical design tool, similar to AutoCAD Electrical, with train up time provided.

Coordinate & Communicate

• Work closely with engineering leads and other disciplines as designs integrate.
• Ask questions freely. This team values communication and would rather you ask and be wrong than guess.

Impact: Only a handful of companies in the world complete VIP interiors on wide body aircraft. Every program is custom built, so you won't get stuck doing the same thing over and over.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Mid level: 3+ years of aircraft electrical systems or wire harness design experience, with a solid base that lets you come in and turn the crank. Senior level: 7+ years.
• Experience creating wire diagrams with an electrical CAD tool such as AutoCAD Electrical, and willingness to learn a new tool
• Working knowledge of aircraft wiring standards and certification documentation
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and able to perform this work within the United States
• Able to work onsite in the Seattle, WA area

Preferred

• EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) experience
• VIP or business jet completions background
• Experience learning a proprietary or less common electrical CAD tool

WHY ALTITUDE

• Real Programs: Work on some of the most bespoke VIP aircraft interior programs in the industry
• Room to Grow: This work is expected to continue onto a major new program starting in early 2027
• Team Culture: An open, collaborative team where questions are welcome and your input is valued

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Onsite role in the Seattle, WA area
• Background check and drug screen required
• ITAR eligibility required: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, work performed within the United States

Altitude Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.