EWIS Engineering Lead

Expleo•Greensboro, NC

6d•$250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Expleo Group USA is building a network of experienced EWIS Engineering Leads for current and future client opportunities. The position is onsite in Greensboro, North Carolina, supporting aerospace technical leadership and oversight across the design, integration, certification, industrialization, and production support of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS). The role is the primary technical authority for EWIS activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards while leading cross-functional engineering teams through product lifecycles. The position provides technical direction for aircraft wiring systems, oversees EWIS design and integration, supports certification and compliance, and leads transition into manufacturing and production. It also coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, certification, production, customer, and supplier stakeholders. This talent-community posting describes current and future client opportunities; compensation for a specific role will depend on role requirements, skill alignment, experience, and geography.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of experience supporting aircraft EWIS design, integration, certification, manufacturing support, or production programs.
Proven experience serving as a Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, or Subject Matter Expert on complex aerospace programs.
Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical and wiring systems, EWIS regulatory and compliance requirements, aircraft integration and certification processes, wiring harness design and installation practices, and electrical system architecture and troubleshooting.
Experience with aircraft wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation drawings; EWIS certification and compliance activities; production support and industrialization environments; engineering change management and configuration control; and customer-facing technical engagements.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to obtain access to information subject to U.S. export-control regulations when required. Access may be limited to U.S. Persons as defined in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting commercial, military, business aviation, or advanced aerospace platforms.
Experience working within an embedded engineering services environment.

Responsibilities

Lead development, integration, and validation of aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS).
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to EWIS engineers and cross-functional project teams.
Establish engineering strategies, standards, and best practices for EWIS design, installation, and compliance.
Drive resolution of complex technical challenges involving aircraft wiring systems and electrical integration.
Support program planning, resource allocation, and technical execution to achieve project milestones.
Lead engineering reviews, technical risk assessments, and design approval activities.
Oversee design and installation of wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, splices, shielding, grounding systems, and support hardware.
Review and approve EWIS architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and engineering documentation.
Ensure wiring systems meet functionality, reliability, maintainability, and manufacturability requirements.
Support integration of avionics, power distribution, communication, and aircraft electrical systems.
Lead system-level troubleshooting and technical problem-solving activities.
Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, customer-specific EWIS requirements, and applicable regulations.
Support certification through compliance documentation, testing, and regulatory audits.
Ensure adherence to SAE AS50881, AS5086, and other applicable aerospace wiring standards.
Review and validate wiring changes for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, flammability, and continued airworthiness requirements.
Monitor evolving industry regulations and ensure program compliance.
Lead transition of EWIS designs from development into manufacturing and production environments.
Support manufacturing, assembly, and installation to ensure wiring systems are production-ready.
Provide engineering support for non-conformances, MRB activities, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
Partner with suppliers and production teams to resolve technical issues affecting schedule and delivery.
Coordinate 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.
Lead technical reviews and customer-facing engineering discussions.
Compile and present program status, technical progress, and issue-resolution plans to stakeholders.
Support engineering change requests, design updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and urgency in meeting program objectives.

Benefits

Competitive compensation up to $250K annually; compensation for a specific role is determined by role, skill alignment, years of experience, and geography.
Comprehensive 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 and paid time off.
Career development and advancement opportunities.