[Hiring] Senior Electrical Engineer @RTX

Role Description

Join our dynamic team at Interiors Services & Specialty Products as a senior level Electrical Engineer. We're seeking an individual with exceptional technical expertise in executive aircraft seating and interior products. In this role, you'll be responsible for modifying and upgrading features, capabilities, and in-flight entertainment systems of executive aviation passenger seats to offer world-class seating products for our customers. This is your opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to the advancement of aviation interiors.

• Serve as the electrical lead on aircraft seating programs from kickoff through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer and internal requirements.
• Develop, integrate, and validate electrical systems including seat actuation, lighting, comfort, and In-Flight Entertainment systems.
• Create and maintain System block diagrams, Pin-to-pin wiring diagrams, Harness drawings, 3D electrical routing models, and 2D electrical installation drawings.
• Support technical documentation in accordance with internal and aerospace standards and processes.
• Lead design and peer reviews and present technical solutions during customer milestone reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical components into complex seat assemblies.
• Support certification activities for OEM and regulatory compliance, including Airbus, Boeing, FAA, and EASA requirements, as well as applicable environmental and safety standards.
• Partner with Supply Chain and external suppliers on component selection, design reviews, qualification, and production readiness.
• Participate in prototype and production seat builds, continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and product lifecycle support activities.
• Support testing and troubleshooting at the component, subassembly, and full-seat levels to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Investigate production and field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Person required.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing projects of varying complexity to meet cost and schedule objectives.
• Experience leading teams and collaborating with cross-functional engineering groups to achieve program objectives.
• Experience with electrical system integration, validation testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with digital engineering tools such as Teamcenter 14, Siemens NX, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and vendor component datasheets.
• Experience creating technical documentation including block diagrams, cable/harness drawings, parts lists, and installation drawings.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment using tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related test equipment.

Requirements

• Advanced experience in aircraft seating electrical system design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and certification.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead seating program electrical systems engineering efforts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Boeing D283W604 and familiarity with D6-36440 specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Airbus X2521PTSI09010 and familiarity with X2520 M1F 0012 00 and X2521PTSF11001 specifications.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX (Unigraphics) Electrical Application/Cable Routing modules.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes and aerospace standards such as DO-160, DO-178, and ARP5526.
• Experience collaborating across Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Sales teams.
• Experience in harness manufacturing, including soldering and crimping techniques.
• Experience mentoring early-career engineers.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively across both high-level system concepts and detailed technical execution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!