Electrical Engineer -- Georgetown, DE

Job Description

Job Description

Join the High-Flying Team at ALOFT AeroArchitects!

Hiring for Engineering roles located in both Georgetown, DE & Indianapolis, IN

Ready to elevate your career? At ALOFT AeroArchitects, we seek talented professionals in airplane maintenance, modification, and completion. We craft exceptional client experiences by pushing the boundaries of luxury, performance, and safety.

Join our crew!  If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact and work on cutting-edge and luxury aircraft, look no further. Join us at ALOFT AeroArchitects and let's take aviation to new heights!

SUMMARY

Employees in this job role have basic knowledge of aerospace systems and perform electrical engineering work including research, development, and developing designs to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and regulatory / customer requirements. The employee will work as a part of a collaborative team and will contribute to various projects under general supervision.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Integrate technical, cost, value, and safety considerations into the product definition to comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Document results in drawings, data sets, reports, specifications, and supporting data. 
• Utilize CAD / modeling tools to design and develop electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, wire harnesses and their routing layout.
• Forms communications bridges and resources within the engineering department and other departments as assigned
• Use computer-aided engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Review the processes and procedures associated with electrical engineering as assigned by the supervisor 
• Produce basic drawings, as assigned; review and ensure drawings from other designers are accurate following the processes and procedures associated with the task. Conduct design reviews as required. 
• Write and release technical documents and drawings.
• Design and direct testing at the fabrication level. Document findings and inform and elevate issues as required. As a collaborative team, determine methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products.  
• Design and direct circuit boards for auxiliary fuel system or be prepared to start learning the associated CAD. 
• Implement simple changes with the team, as directed, that are necessary for an auxiliary fuel system and other aircraft systems as assigned. 
• Create Advance Drawing Change Notices (ADCN's) for electrical components; review changes with the team. 
• Resolve any problems at the fabrication level consulting the team before moving forward with implementation
• Conduct engineering meetings; work through tasks and issues; develop and recommend solutions to problems; document and implement solutions.
• Learn new aircraft systems and assigned by your supervisor and the training department.
• Seek to involve team efforts on all tasks as required and create step by step procedures. Review the procedures.
• Document actions by completing all required time keeping records.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in providing training, guidance, and mentorship for the team.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 8 years practical work experience in a directly related job role.
• Strong research skills and the ability to work independently. 
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
• Ability to build positive relationships and to maintain cross-functional partnerships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• Read, write, and understand the English language. 
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex contracts, legal documents, technical documents, engineering drawings, regulations, procedures and manuals.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist. 

TRAVEL

• Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Standard office environments. 
• Exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an aviation environment.
• Close proximity to several industrial hazards including electrical, mechanical and chemical.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.   They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.