Senior Ewis Wiring Engineer

JetZero

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • $180,000–$220,000 Per Year

Highlights

Experience in aerospace manufacturing with wire rework (wire repair, rerouting, connector disconnect, pin removal/install, splicing, soldering, and heat shrink). Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): Experience with novel aircraft layouts (e.g., blended wing body, eVTOL, or distributed propulsion).

Numbers & Facts

LocationLong Beach, CA
Salary$180,000–$220,000 Per Year

Description

What You'll Do:

  • Define and maintain EWIS architecture, including wiring routing, separation, protection, and termination strategies.
  • Develop and manage EWIS requirements and compliance documents per FAA/EASA regulations.
  • Conduct zonal analyses to ensure segregation, redundancy, and safety compliance.
  • Support trade studies to optimize EWIS routing for BWB and nontraditional layouts, balancing weight, maintainability, and safety.
  • Collaborate with systems teams (avionics, electrical power, propulsion, environmental control, structures) for EWIS integration.
  • Coordinate with design teams on harness design, installation requirements, and connector selection.
  • Assist in developing EWIS design tools, digital mock-ups, and routing databases.
  • Prepare and present technical documentation for certification authorities and internal design reviews.
  • Provide support during manufacturing, installation, and testing phases.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in EWIS architecture development for transport or commercial aircraft.
  • Strong understanding of FAA/EASA Part 25 EWIS requirements and related guidance material (AC 25.1701-1, AMC 20-22, etc.).
  • Proficiency with wire schematics and harness design in Siemens Capital
  • Create and maintain electrical standard parts catalog, BOM, and wiring list
  • Support other systems to define equipment interfaces and harmonize across systems to support wiring interconnects
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of working across disciplines.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with novel aircraft layouts (e.g., blended wing body, eVTOL, or distributed propulsion).
  • Familiarity with electrical bonding, shielding, and EMI/EMC compliance.
  • Knowledge of system safety assessments (SSA/FHA) and their impact on EWIS design.
  • Background in Nx electrical routing tools
  • Background in production/installation processes for wiring harnesses.
  • Experience with digital twin/model-based systems engineering (MBSE) for EWIS.
  • Completion of degree or certification from a trade school and/or A&P license.
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing with wire routing, dressing, hook-up/mating connections.
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing with wire rework (wire repair, rerouting, connector disconnect, pin removal/install, splicing, soldering, and heat shrink).

Compensation:

Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Equity tax advisory services
  • Supportive work culture

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