Electrical Engineer - Aerospace

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical/software solutions for aerospace systems, ensuring they meet stringent safety, performance, and reliability standards. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical system expertise, a background in aerospace or embedded systems, and experience working within regulatory and quality frameworks such AS9100.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Implement new products and testing equipment and procedures for aerospace systems.
• Improve existing testing and equipment implementation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and project managers to define requirements and electrical/software architecture.
• Perform rigorous unit testing, integration testing, and system-level verification.
• Support certification efforts through documentation, ATP’s, traceability, and compliance audits.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize existing electrical designs and software for performance and reliability.
• Participate in design reviews, peer code reviews, and technical presentations.
• And other duties as assigned based on company needs.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Electrical test development, preferably in aerospace or embedded systems.
• Strong proficiency C and C++ Programming • VHDL Programming • Ladder Logic • Technical Writing / Reports • Embedded Microprocessor • Embedded CPLD and FPGA • PLC Programming / Design • Motion Controllers / Sensors • Research / Development • Digital / Analog Design • PCB Layout and Design • Soldering • Oscilloscopes/Meters • Bench Testing
• Creation of electrical/electronic designs based on product requirements and customer input for flight and simulator instrumentation for aircraft mainly
• Great problem-solving skills, with ability to find and apply technical solutions to designs and projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience creating test programs using LabView in a working environment.
• Experience PCB layout and design using Altium
• Adaptation to new technologies and procedures
• Trouble shoot circuit assembly failures to component level
• Troubleshoot and repair of production assemblies and customer returns using bench power supplies, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally and 15 lbs regularly.
• Comfortable working with tools

Disclosures

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job offer contingent upon successfully passing a drug and background check.

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Company Description

FTG Aerospace, a division of Firan Technology Group (FTG), is a global leader in aerospace and defense electronics. With facilities in Canada, the U.S., and China, FTG Aerospace specializes in designing and manufacturing high-reliability illuminated cockpit panels, keyboards, and electronic assemblies for flight and simulation applications. We are committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence, proudly serving OEMs and operators across the aerospace and defense sectors.

Company Description

FTG Aerospace, a division of Firan Technology Group (FTG), is a global leader in aerospace and defense electronics. With facilities in Canada, the U.S., and China, FTG Aerospace specializes in designing and manufacturing high-reliability illuminated cockpit panels, keyboards, and electronic assemblies for flight and simulation applications. We are committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence, proudly serving OEMs and operators across the aerospace and defense sectors.