Electrical Engineer

Overview

Job Summary:

Oversees, guides and directs staff members engaged in creation, verification, and distribution of electrical and avionics engineering work products. These items include (but are not limited to) drawings, electronic models, technical reports, product specifications, test reports, manufacturing specifications. Works collaboratively personally, or through assigned staff, with manufacturing, supply chain, and other associated team members engaged in production and delivery of the designed product.

Works closely with government regulators, auditors, and other personnel engaged similarly on military programs. Serves as key leader of the engineering team, and should be skilled in creation and administration of work plans.

• Develop new electrical and avionics design concepts. Analyze new designs/concepts and communicate them to the customer and other functional organizations. Provide technical support to the Lead Engineer or Program Manager with respect to project deliverables, adherence to schedule and in providing overall project status. Develop and design for electrical power supply requirements at a system level to support STC’s and Field Approvals designed by Air Methods.
  
  Modify existing off‑the‑shelf products to comply with company needs and produce documentation of modifications.
• Support design modifications, Engineering Change Orders, general analysis, hardware testing and prototyping development. Develop Project Logistics Plans, and support design reviews and meetings as required.
• Help develop cost estimates, safety assessments, failure modes and effects analyses, electrical load analysis, maintenance instructions, installation instructions, flight manual supplements, and wiring interface schematics.
• Prepare (or assist in the preparation of) supplemental design information related to the product. These items include cost estimates, safety assessments, failure modes and effects analyses, electrical load analysis, maintenance instructions, installation instructions, flight manual supplements, and wiring interface schematics.
• Provide support for certification activities by assisting with preparation and coordination of documents and technical issues related to the certification of ODA and/or FAA STC projects and FAA Field Approvals. Ability to take electrical design concepts from design phase to manufacturing phase. Work with the Certification Team and ODA as needed to develop electrical and avionics concepts according to FAA Regulations.
• Assist (and possibly direct) installation activities, planning installation/repair modification data in drawing packages; draft wiring diagrams to facilitate installation in aircraft according to FAA Regulations and MIL specifications.
• Generate electrical drawings, wiring schematics using AutoCAD and/or Solid Works.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular scheduled attendance and indication of the percentage of time spent traveling are required.

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods’ policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

This is a lead engineering role, responsible for serving as a team leader. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, firing, and compensation plan development.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering from a four‑year college or university; and seven to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7–10 years previous experience directly related to aircraft electrical/avionics systems preferred.
• Understanding of FAA certification processes, aircraft operations, and electrical/communication and navigation systems.
• Ability to interpret and use aircraft manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, equipment installation instructions, and wiring diagrams.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels.
• Ability to multi‑task efficiently, work in a fast‑paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail.
• Excellent written and…