Senior Electrical Engineer
$115k - $145kFull-time
Altitude Aerospace
Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid) | Salary: $115K to $145K + Benefits | Employment: Full-time WHO WE ARE
Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, we support customers from concept through certification and in-service. Our 150+ person team across the US, Canada, and France works on programs for major OEMs and completion centers globally. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid vacation and PTO, and 8 paid holidays. THE ROLE
Lead the design, integration, and validation of complex electrical systems for aerospace applications. As a senior engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full product life cycle, from system architecture through certification, resolving high impact challenges on active aircraft programs. This is a hands-on role for an experienced electrical engineer ready to own aircraft electrical and avionics systems from concept through compliance. WHAT YOU’LL DO
Design & Architect
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Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid) | Salary: $115K to $145K + Benefits | Employment: Full-time WHO WE ARE
Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, we support customers from concept through certification and in-service. Our 150+ person team across the US, Canada, and France works on programs for major OEMs and completion centers globally. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid vacation and PTO, and 8 paid holidays. THE ROLE
Lead the design, integration, and validation of complex electrical systems for aerospace applications. As a senior engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full product life cycle, from system architecture through certification, resolving high impact challenges on active aircraft programs. This is a hands-on role for an experienced electrical engineer ready to own aircraft electrical and avionics systems from concept through compliance. WHAT YOU’LL DO
Design & Architect
- Lead system architecture and design decisions for aerospace electrical systems.
- Design and analyze power distribution, circuit designs, and wiring/harness installations for commercial and VIP aircraft.
- Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings meeting FAA/EASA requirements.
- Generate bills of materials, wire lists, and connector pin assignments for production and installation teams.
- Lead integration, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including power distribution, wiring, avionics, and related hardware.
- Provide hands on technical guidance resolving complex electrical and avionics integration issues.
- Coordinate with avionics suppliers, systems engineers, and certification specialists on equipment selection and integration.
- Support qualification and verification activities, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
- Provide engineering substantiation, compliance reports, and test documentation for FAA/EASA certification.
- Maintain engineering documentation and lead design reviews across engineering, certification, and production teams.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years designing aircraft electrical systems or integrating avionics.
- Demonstrated expertise in power distribution, circuit design, and wiring/harness design and analysis.
- Strong hands on capability integrating, testing, and troubleshooting avionics and electrical systems.
- Experience with electrical system verification, qualification, and applicable aerospace standards.
- Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, E3.series, or similar.
- Working knowledge of FAA/EASA certification requirements for electrical installations.
- Demonstrated technical leadership on cross functional aerospace programs.
- U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR).
- Experience with DO 160 testing and qualification.
- Knowledge of aircraft communication, navigation, and surveillance systems.
- Familiarity with FAR Part 25 electrical system requirements.
- Previous work on aircraft STCs or supplemental type certificate programs.
- Experience with EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) requirements.
- Understanding of EMI/EMC considerations in aircraft installations.
- Real Programs: Lead design work on active aircraft modification and certification programs with tangible, high visibility deliverables.
- Technical Ownership: Step into a senior role with real authority over design decisions.
- Variety: Work across commercial, VIP, and military platforms and diverse electrical systems.
- Growth: Small enough for hands on leadership, large enough for international program exposure.
- Technical Depth: Work alongside experienced DERs and certification specialists.
- Portland, OR based role. Hybrid: Monday through Friday, onsite with one remote day per week. Fully remote may be considered for exceptional candidates.
- Occasional travel, approximately 10%.
- Background check and drug screen may be required.
- ITAR eligibility required; U.S. Citizen status required.
- Target start date: September 14, 2026.
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