EWIS Engineer

Expleo•Greensboro, NC

6d•$130,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Expleo Group USA is building a network of experienced EWIS Engineers for current and upcoming aerospace opportunities. The role supports design, integration, validation, certification, and production support of aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS). It is a hybrid position based in Greensboro, North Carolina, working with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams to help ensure aircraft wiring systems are compliant, reliable, manufacturable, and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer designs and supports aircraft wiring systems and their documentation, assists with harness integration and installation solutions, and contributes to compliance and certification activities. The role also provides manufacturing and production support, helps resolve engineering and installation issues, and collaborates with internal teams and external customer and supplier partners. The position may require access to information subject to U.S. export-control regulations; employment is contingent upon the ability to obtain such access, which may be limited to U.S. Persons.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience supporting aircraft EWIS design, integration, certification, manufacturing support, or production programs.
Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical and wiring systems.
Strong knowledge of EWIS regulations and compliance requirements.
Strong knowledge of wiring harness design and installation practices.
Strong knowledge of aircraft integration and certification processes.
Strong knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and system analysis.
Experience with aircraft wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation drawings.
Experience with engineering change management and configuration control.
Experience in aerospace manufacturing and production support environments.
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Ability to obtain access to information subject to U.S. export-control regulations, where required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FAA and EASA regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting commercial aviation, business aviation, military aircraft, or advanced aerospace programs.
Experience working within an embedded engineering services environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS).
Create and maintain wiring diagrams, schematics, installation drawings, and engineering documentation.
Support integration of wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, splices, shielding, grounding systems, and associated hardware.
Ensure wiring systems meet functionality, reliability, maintainability, and manufacturability requirements.
Participate in design reviews and technical assessments of aircraft electrical systems.
Investigate and resolve engineering issues related to EWIS design and installation.
Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, customer, and program-specific EWIS requirements.
Support certification activities, including compliance documentation, testing, and validation.
Apply industry standards including SAE AS50881 and other applicable aerospace wiring regulations.
Review engineering changes for continued compliance with safety, airworthiness, flammability, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Support audits, technical reviews, and regulatory compliance activities.
Develop and maintain aircraft wiring system architectures and installation solutions.
Support routing, separation, protection, and installation of electrical wiring throughout aircraft structures.
Coordinate with systems engineering and avionics teams on electrical system integration.
Analyze wiring system performance and support troubleshooting during development and testing.
Provide engineering support for manufacturing and installation activities involving aircraft wiring systems.
Assist production teams with wiring-related discrepancies, non-conformances, and technical issues.
Support MRB activities and corrective action investigations involving EWIS installations.
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve quality, efficiency, and producibility.
Interface with electrical design engineering, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, certification and airworthiness teams, quality and MRB teams, production and installation personnel, and customer and supplier partners.
Support engineering change requests and configuration management activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and project status updates.
Collaborate effectively, demonstrate accountability, and contribute to meeting program objectives.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $130,000–$180,000 annually; final compensation depends on role, skill alignment, experience, and geography.
Medical plans for employees and dependents.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
HSA with company contribution.
Company-sponsored life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary legal, hospital, accident, and pet wellness plans.
401(k) with matching.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off.
Career development and advancement opportunities.
Supportive, technically engaging work environment and collaborative team culture.