Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - Lenexa, KS
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Electrical Engineer position at Collins Aerospace is a critical role responsible for electrical hardware design and integration, encompassing a wide range of activities throughout the product development lifecycle. This includes requirements management, component derating, schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, and the design of DC-DC or AC power supplies. The engineer will engage in troubleshooting and support activities during all phases of product development, including qualification and validation testing. The role demands a comprehensive understanding of electrical design principles and the ability to create schematics, operational diagrams, and written descriptions that ensure compliance with electrical design requirements. In this position, the engineer will own the electrical hardware design and all lifecycle activities associated with it. This includes the development of supporting test articles, fixtures, wire harnesses, and representative loads necessary for design, qualification, or production use. The engineer will also be responsible for ensuring product reliability and manufacturability, meeting regulatory and customer specifications, and identifying and mitigating design risks. Participation in design reviews, mentoring team members, and suggesting improvements to products and processes are also key responsibilities. Collins Aerospace's Interiors team is dedicated to innovation, safety, and cost efficiency, focusing on enhancing the air travel experience. The Electrical Engineer will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including mechanical engineers, software engineers, project engineers, and certification engineers, to deliver high-quality aerospace products. This role is part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all employees can contribute their ideas and expertise to tackle industry challenges.
Responsibilities
- Create schematics and operational diagrams to ensure electrical design meets requirements.
- Support electrical testing and troubleshooting activities.
- Own electrical hardware design and all design lifecycle activities.
- Develop supporting test articles, fixtures, wire harnesses, and representative loads for design and qualification.
- Participate in and/or chair design reviews, ensuring lessons learned are identified and applied.
- Mentor and challenge Electrical Engineering team members.
- Ensure product reliability and manufacturability, meeting regulatory and customer specifications.
- Identify and mitigate design risks, suggesting improvements to products and processes.
- Perform conceptual studies, analytical system design, and design calculations.
- Devise plans for each phase of the project.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in absence of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with electrical component obsolescence and alternate parts mitigation.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting DC-DC or AC power supplies, including EMI filtering and management.
- Familiarity with Altium Design and SVN repositories and clients.
- Experience with Aerospace products and DO-160 or MIL-STD environmental qualification.
- Experience with Oxygen Systems or Passenger Service Units (PSUs).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages including pet insurance and home and auto insurance
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan with free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits and child/elder care services
