Sr Electrical Engineer - CATIA Aircraft Integrator

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Plano, TX

About The Position

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . As an Electrical CATIA Aircraft Integrator, you will play a key role in leading the design and development of aircraft-level geometry and electrical system integration activities. This position requires deep expertise in CATIA V5+ and 3DEXPERIENCE environments, ensuring the seamless integration of electrical and mechanical subsystems into a cohesive, manufacturable aircraft configuration. You will serve as a technical leader, guiding design teams, maintaining master geometry, defining interface control, and enforcing best practices in relational and model-based design (MBD). With a focus on CATIA Electrical and the logical and physical product structure.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Expert-level proficiency in CATIA V5 or V6, including relational design, links, and publications
Experience managing aircraft-level master geometry, datums, and interfaces
Proficiency in Electrical Routing, Harness Design, and 3D Model Management
Working knowledge of MBE/MBD methodologies and process documentation
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
Background in the Aerospace & Defense Industry
Knowledge of parametric and model-based mechanical design principles
Hands-on experience managing geometry in CATIA V6/3DX environments
Demonstrated success managing subsystem interfaces via relational design and lifecycle management

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the electrical logical product structure, ensuring alignment between functional intent and physical architecture within CATIA/3DX.
Translate logical system designs into physical 3D representations, maintaining traceability between electrical schematics, functional definitions, and routed geometry.
Collaborate with systems engineering teams to ensure CAMEO-based model data (ie: SysML or MBSE architectures) is accurately mapped into the electrical logical domain.
Serve as a bridge between CAMEO models, logical schematics, and CATIA physical installations, ensuring all design data remains synchronized through design changes and revisions.
Identify and resolve logical-to-physical (L2P) mismatches, including wire routing conflicts, connector allocation, harness flattening issues, and interface discrepancies.
Define and maintain logical-to-physical (L2P) linkage strategies to ensure digital continuity across the MBE ecosystem.
Lead integration reviews focused on electrical-specific challenges, such as grounding, EMI/EMC considerations, and harness segregation between systems.
Contribute to the development of process standards and data governance for electrical logical and physical model integration.
Lead aircraft-level 3D design and integration using CATIA V5+, with focus on Electrical Physical Harness Routing and Harness Manufacturing Assemblies
Develop and maintain 3D master geometry, datums, interfaces, and product structures
Drive consistency in model trees, configurations, and relational design workflows
Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure integration feasibility and compliance
Partner closely with the Mechanical CATIA Aircraft Integrator to align system geometry and interface management
Provide mentorship and technical direction to design teams and CATIA users
Champion Model-Based Engineering (MBE) and Model-Based Definition (MBD) methodologies
Stay current on emerging CAD technologies, aerospace integration trends, and process improvement initiatives
Lead training and establish standards for interacting with aircraft-level design data
Manage subsystem and component interfaces to ensure proper fit, function, and alignment
Maintain relational links, publications, and lifecycle relationships within CATIA/3DX
Support cross-functional integration reviews and digital mockups

Benefits

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more

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