Senior Principal Electrical Engineer — Aircraft Subsystems Lead

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior aerospace engineer to lead aircraft subsystem development from concept through sustainment. You will guide hydraulic and electrical system design, create schematics, and manage suppliers, delivering system-level integration and verification. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

The role requires working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure airworthiness and program success. A U.S.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years aerospace structural design experience, or Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years of related experience.
  • Experience leading a system’s development from concept to sustainment (cradle-to-grave).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or contribute on aircraft subsystem development from inception to final integration.
  • Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems.
  • Lead subcontractor management and act as technical point of contact for suppliers.

Skills

Aircraft Subsystem Development
Project Management
Technical Briefing Presentation
Hydraulic System Analysis
U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM
Master's Degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

Hydraulic Schematics Creation
Electrical Schematics Creation
System-Level Test Plans Development
Requirements Analysis
Component Analysis
Verification and Troubleshooting
Trade Studies Leadership
Architecture Definition
Test Procedure Preparation
System-Level Evaluations

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior aerospace engineer to lead aircraft subsystem development from concept through sustainment. You will guide hydraulic and electrical system design, create schematics, and manage suppliers, delivering system-level integration and verification. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

The role requires working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure airworthiness and program success. A U.S.

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