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Sr Wire Installation Engineer
Bothell, WA 98011 US
Job Description
Responsible for the design and oversight of the wire installation, operation and maintenance of complex electrical components, equipment and systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Creates a master drawing list of wire installation drawings and documents 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 project bid process to capture engineering and design requirements for bid estimates and firm price quotes to customers.
Participates in the project scheduling of the wire installation to ensure accuracy to major milestones and deliverables.
Prepares design checklist, templates and other processes as needed
May perform as functional "Focal' for group on specific projects.
Maintains close coordination with project engineers to comply with schedule and cost of projects.
Mentors and guides other engineers on technical designs or processes.
Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Aerospace or Electrical engineering desired, minimum of eight years relevant aerospace experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aircraft interior and/or VIP retro-fit experience preferred.
Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which 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.
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.
Ability to work and make decisions independently with limited supervision.
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.
Coaches and mentors others on best design practices.
Experience leading employees/teams in productive and efficient manner.
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.
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