Lead Electrical Engineer - Aircraft Avionics & FAA Certification

Jobtailor; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead for rotorcraft modification programs in Englewood, CO. You will own electrical system architecture, integrate avionics, power distribution, and networked systems, and develop design concepts.

You will define system-level power architectures supporting STCs and Field Approvals, modify COTS equipment, and provide technical leadership across teams. The role requires a BS in EE and 10+ years of aviation experience with FAA knowledge and CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of related aviation experience.
• Deep knowledge of FAA certification processes and STCs/Field Approvals.
• Ability to lead electrical/avionics architecture and system safety analyses.
• Experience with AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks for wiring diagrams.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering for rotorcraft modification programs.
• Own system architecture, integrating avionics, power distribution, and networks.
• Develop electrical/avionics design concepts and mature designs.
• Define system-level electrical power architectures supporting STCs and Field Approvals.
• Modify and document COTS equipment to meet program needs.
• Support design changes, Engineering Change Orders, system analyses, hardware testing, and prototype development.
• Collaborate with Certification and ODA teams to advance designs from design through manufacturing.
• Develop wiring diagrams and installation data in accordance with FAA regulations and MIL standards.
• Generate and maintain electrical drawings and wiring schematics using AutoCAD.

Skills

Electrical System Architecture

FAA Certification Processes

System Safety Analyses

Wiring Diagrams

Leadership

Project Management

Mentorship

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication

INCOSE ASEP Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead for rotorcraft modification programs in Englewood, CO. You will own electrical system architecture, integrate avionics, power distribution, and networked systems, and develop design concepts.

You will define system-level power architectures supporting STCs and Field Approvals, modify COTS equipment, and provide technical leadership across teams. The role requires a BS in EE and 10+ years of aviation experience with FAA knowledge and CAD skills.