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Electrical Design Engineer

Whelen Engineering
USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

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Duties And Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits for aerospace applications.
  • Develop system and hardware architectures that meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure design compliance with DO-160 (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment) and DO-178 (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification).
  • Support and coordinate FAA certification activities for projects under FAR Part 23, 25, 27, and 29.
  • Perform electrical analyses, simulation, and validation testing.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and certification reports.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronic systems.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Support root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action for design or field issues.
  • Interface with DERs, FAA representatives, and certification authorities during design reviews and compliance demonstrations.
  • Experience with DER liaison and FAA certification audits.
  • Familiarity with DO-254 (Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic
  • Hardware).
  • Experience in aerospace lighting, power distribution, or avionics systems.
  • Knowledge of embedded systems and software/hardware co-design.

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in electrical design for aerospace or related industries.
  • Proven working knowledge of RTCA DO-160 and DO-178 standards.
  • Hands-on experience with FAA FAR Part 23, 25, 27, and/or 29 certification processes.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, LTSpice, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and test methods.
  • Familiarity with power electronics, LED drivers, or lighting control systems is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Ability to sit and interact with a computer for extended periods of time
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

All Employees Shall

  • Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
  • Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
  • Attend scheduled EH&S training program
  • Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
  • Recommend improved EH&S practices

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