Electrical Engineer

GAL AeroStaff • San Antonio, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer supports aircraft electrical wiring and equipment modifications, maintenance, and repair. The position applies electrical engineering principles and aircraft wiring practices to resolve installation issues, address drawing discrepancies, and ensure compliance with approved design requirements. The engineer supports the transition from engineering design to manufacturing, assembly, and aircraft installation. Experience with aircraft modification programs, avionics installations, electrical engineering drawings, and aircraft interior projects is strongly preferred.

Work is performed in an engineering and aircraft modification environment, with on-site support as assigned. Travel and overtime may be required based on project needs. The position requires extended sitting; handling tools and materials; close and color vision with the ability to adjust focus; and regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong aircraft avionics installation experience, particularly in aircraft modification programs.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical drawing development and substantiation methods.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, avionics installations, industry standards, and applicable FAA and foreign regulations.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to resolve issues involving electrical, mechanical, and aircraft systems engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work within project budgets and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an established engineering team.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as required.
• For programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations, candidates must qualify as a US Person under applicable requirements.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, use hands to handle tools and materials, maintain close and color vision, and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation experience.
• Aircraft interior experience.
• Experience with aircraft modification programs, avionics installations, electrical engineering drawings, and aircraft interior projects is strongly preferred.
• Computer-aided drafting and design skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Resolve engineering issues involving deviations, wiring discrepancies, routing conflicts, equipment interfaces, electrical drawing errors, and released engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with project engineers and aircraft leads to identify and implement technical solutions.
• Ensure engineering deviations and discrepancies are addressed within 24 hours of identification.
• Prepare drawing redlines and change requests through established approval processes.
• Support troubleshooting activities involving wiring continuity and electrical terminations.
• Review proposed installation changes for compliance with applicable Electrical Wiring Interconnection System requirements and approved engineering standards.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to confirm design intent and incorporate installation changes into released drawings.
• Coordinate parts changes and additional component requirements with the Procurement department.
• Communicate with original release engineers and relevant stakeholders to determine appropriate resolutions.
• Provide status reports on engineering drawing changes and support third-party liaison groups as required.
• Assist with other engineering activities when on-site support is not required.
• Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, complete scheduled shifts, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits after 90 days of employment.
• Three paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
• State-mandated sick leave, where applicable.
• Travel pay, when applicable to the assignment.
• Per diem split, when applicable to the assignment.
• Access to a 401(k) plan; any employer contribution or match is discretionary and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level