Electrical Design Engineer 1

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

The Level 1 Electrical Engineer has the following scope of work:
• Support the design, development and substantiation of the installation of electrical components and systems into retrofit aircraft applications.
• Firm understanding of fundamental electrical principals such as Ohm's law and Watt's law.
• Develop peer review check packages for generated engineering drawings.
• Ensure the design content conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented, the customer statement of work, along with applicable certification requirements.
• Work with ODA UM's and EASA CVE's to ensure designs are compliant to airworthiness requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines within the company to accomplish tasks
• Responsible for performing the activities listed in one of the following three electrical disciplines:

System Design Engineering Discipline:
* Research existing aircraft data using OEM and vendor portals/drawings
* Reconfigure existing aircraft systems to integrate new systems/components
* Ensure continued proper function of existing systems after modifications
* Create wiring diagrams in AutoCAD
* Develop system schematics in AutoCAD
* Define electrical interface locations and connections for interior monument installations
* Apply Boeing SWPM or Airbus ESPM standard wiring practices
* Use standard electrical principles to support new or modified system installations
* Develop wire kits (cable assemblies), including defining parts, material specifications, and required processes

Installation Engineering Discipline:
* Research existing aircraft data using OEM and vendor portals/drawings
* Create wire routing and installation drawings in AutoCAD
* Design clamping arrangements and determine opportunities to reuse existing routing
* Define aircraft effectivity splits
* Apply Boeing SWPM or Airbus ESPM standard wiring practices
* Identify critical EWIS routing areas and ensure compliance with wire separation requirements
* Research vendor parts data, processes, and specifications (MIL, NAS, BAC, ABS, MS, NSA, BMS, etc.)
* Create Parts Lists and Collector Drawings
* Develop Engineering Orders (EOs) to guide proper installation sequence for technicians

Substantiation Engineering Discipline:
• Prepare the following substantiation documents:
o Aircraft Electrical Load Analysis,
o EMI Ground and Flight Test Plans,
o Transverse Vertical Separation Analysis,
o EWIS Reports,
o Prepare Fuel Separation Analysis
o Disturbed Systems Analysis, Functional Test Plans
o System Safety Assessments
o Fault Hazard Assessments

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

The Level 1 Electrical Engineer has the following scope of work:
• Support the design, development and substantiation of the installation of electrical components and systems into retrofit aircraft applications.
• Firm understanding of fundamental electrical principals such as Ohm's law and Watt's law.
• Develop peer review check packages for generated engineering drawings.
• Ensure the design content conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented, the customer statement of work, along with applicable certification requirements.
• Work with ODA UM's and EASA CVE's to ensure designs are compliant to airworthiness requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines within the company to accomplish tasks
• Responsible for performing the activities listed in one of the following three electrical disciplines:

System Design Engineering Discipline:
* Research existing aircraft data using OEM and vendor portals/drawings
* Reconfigure existing aircraft systems to integrate new systems/components
* Ensure continued proper function of existing systems after modifications
* Create wiring diagrams in AutoCAD
* Develop system schematics in AutoCAD
* Define electrical interface locations and connections for interior monument installations
* Apply Boeing SWPM or Airbus ESPM standard wiring practices
* Use standard electrical principles to support new or modified system installations
* Develop wire kits (cable assemblies), including defining parts, material specifications, and required processes

Installation Engineering Discipline:
* Research existing aircraft data using OEM and vendor portals/drawings
* Create wire routing and installation drawings in AutoCAD
* Design clamping arrangements and determine opportunities to reuse existing routing
* Define aircraft effectivity splits
* Apply Boeing SWPM or Airbus ESPM standard wiring practices
* Identify critical EWIS routing areas and ensure compliance with wire separation requirements
* Research vendor parts data, processes, and specifications (MIL, NAS, BAC, ABS, MS, NSA, BMS, etc.)
* Create Parts Lists and Collector Drawings
* Develop Engineering Orders (EOs) to guide proper installation sequence for technicians

Substantiation Engineering Discipline:
• Prepare the following substantiation documents:
o Aircraft Electrical Load Analysis,
o EMI Ground and Flight Test Plans,
o Transverse Vertical Separation Analysis,
o EWIS Reports,
o Prepare Fuel Separation Analysis
o Disturbed Systems Analysis, Functional Test Plans
o System Safety Assessments
o Fault Hazard Assessments

Job Requirements

Knowledge and experience:
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
* Engineering degree preferred or 2–5 years of broad aerospace drafting/design experience
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD

Skills/Abilities:
• Drawing management
• Troubleshooting/problem solving
• Ability to work within a team
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of customer's expectations
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
• Superior attention to detail

Working Conditions:
• Primarily office work
• Consistent use of computer keyboard and monitor
• Does require fluent communication in English
• Protracted or irregular hours may be required
• Must be comfortable working to meet firm deadlines, thus completing work on time

Physical Requirements:
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

Job Requirements

Knowledge and experience:
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
* Engineering degree preferred or 2–5 years of broad aerospace drafting/design experience
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD

Skills/Abilities:
• Drawing management
• Troubleshooting/problem solving
• Ability to work within a team
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of customer's expectations
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
• Superior attention to detail

Working Conditions:
• Primarily office work
• Consistent use of computer keyboard and monitor
• Does require fluent communication in English
• Protracted or irregular hours may be required
• Must be comfortable working to meet firm deadlines, thus completing work on time

Physical Requirements:
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

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We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.