Wire Installation Engineer

Summary

Responsible for the design and oversight of the wire installation, operation and maintenance of electrical components, equipment and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates a drawing list of assigned wire installation for project level STC.
• Defines wire installation requirements and definition for VIP/VVIP aircraft.
• Designs wire installation layouts and drawings utilizing engineering drafting tools in 2D and 3D.
• Reviews completed drawing packages from peers and approves them for release.
• Designs the wire installation of electrical components and equipment with maintenance and operational functionality in mind.
• Supports installation of systems via liaison with modification facility, identifies root cause issues, captures redline updates, resolves design issues and updates drawings to meet schedule.
• Interfaces with customers (internal and external), FAA designees and vendors during entire project to ensure designs meet all requirements.
• Participates in the estimating of assigned wire installation drawings to ensure accuracy of hours.
• Participates in the scheduling of assigned wire installation drawings to ensure accuracy to major milestones and deliverables.
• Prepares design checklist, templates and other processes as needed.
• Maintains close coordination with project engineers to comply with schedule and cost of projects.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Core Competencies

• Cost Consciousness – Works with approved budget, develops and implements cost saving measures, contributes to profits and revenue and conserves organizational resources.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.
• Productivity – Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner, strives to increase productivity, works quickly and achieves established goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven proficiency in AutoCAD for design and development of aircraft wire routing drawings for shipside and monuments to latest FAA design standards to meet customer requirements.
• Understands wire schematics, system block diagrams and topologies.
• Extensive technical knowledge of Boeing aircraft for VIP and/or commercial models.
• Strong working knowledge of My Boeing Fleet for OEM data sets.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment/wire installation.
• Understanding of the certification and electrical design process.
• Ability to trouble-shoot electrical systems.
• Competent user of CAD and data management systems.
• Ability to understand and derive multiple customer standard electrical system requirements.
• Must be able to provide layouts and program design reviews.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally across multiple organizations.
• Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget, and technical solutions.
• Ability to adapt to tailored processes designed for prototype engineering (vs. production engineering)
• Ability to locate and install wire provisions as required to support EWIS regulations.
• Broad and diverse knowledge of multiple interior commodities including shipside wiring, monument, ceiling panel wiring, and circuit braker panel internals, etc.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Aerospace or Electrical engineering desired, minimum of five years relevant aerospace experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aircraft interior and/or VIP retrofit experience preferred.

US Person Required - this position requires special access. A US Person is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes. 

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $90,000.00 - $124,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.