Senior Electrical Engineer Job Listing at Intelsat in Chicago, IL (Job ID 41702)

Description

Your role in helping us shape the future:

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for generating, checking and approving electrical design drawings (i.e. Wiring Diagrams, Harness Assembly, Routing and Clamping) for modifications to commercial & business aircraft.

Are you up to the challenge?

• Accomplish detailed electrical design of aircraft equipment installations and alterations (antennas, avionics equipment, interior components)
• Prepare and/or check documentation as necessary to satisfy customer, company and regulatory to highs standards & requirements
• Work in a challenging & fast-paced environment to quickly resolve electrical manufacturing and installation problems
• Participate in internal and external program review meetings
• Represent Intelsat as primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all technical aspects relating to aircraft electrical systems with customers, suppliers, FAA and oversees aviation regulatory organizations
• Responsible for providing mentoring support and guidance to Associate Engineers and Designers
• Formulate, implement and track engineering programs to achieve overall goals, technical requirements, schedules, contracts, specifications or for problems encountered in design, development and installation
• Provide electrical engineering guidance/counsel and communicate program information within the organization and supporting groups
• Create department standards/processes and provide follow-on training
• Develop design Certification documents, such as Wire Routing Assessment, System Safety Assessment, Electrical Load Analysis, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, EWIS Assessment, Technical Publication Manuals
• Provide guidance to the development teams as it relates to regulatory and industry standards

You should definitely have:

• 8+ years' experience with electrical systems design documentation and related STC development processes
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations and equivalent foreign regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all internal levels of the organization and externally with clients
• Ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to forecast, anticipate problems and proactively address issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and other project and engineering related software programs
• A passion to deliver to requirements, on-time and within budget
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation and teaming skills
• Extensive experience with design for integration of Electrical systems into Commercial and Business aircraft
• Bachelor's degree in a technical aviation discipline or equivalent related aircraft electrical systems design work experience.

What it's like to work with us:

Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite and inflight connectivity landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy environment that welcomes the next challenge. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.

• We emphasize personal and professional growth
• Awesome benefits including DTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
• Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture 
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work policy of 3 days per week onsite experience

Other Job Info

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• Job requires ability to lift up to 20 lbs