What you’ll do

• Create wiring diagrams and associated wire harness drawing documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic and HarnessXC
• Modify conformal aircraft harnesses to add wiring for test lab specific needs (tap ins, relays, data logging, switches, power supplies)
• Understand and implement communication protocols (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, Serial)  
• Follow industry best practices and guidance for the design and installation of the wire harnesses (AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639)
• Work with avionics, power plant and electrical engineering teams to define the system architecture and wiring connections, including grounding schemes and EMI mitigation strategies
• Use your knowledge of industry standard components to select optimal parts to suit specific design applications and requirements. 
• Troubleshoot and test wiring during lab bring up, test and operation, and offer resolutions and rework instructions when required
• Use strong configuration and change management skills to track and match the changes to the lab with the design progression of the aircraft
• Lead technical Design Reviews of Electrical Wiring systems
• Negotiate and approve budget, resource planning, and scheduling
• Mentor, train, and develop engineers in the Electrical Wiring team
• Review and approve documentation such as test reports, BOMs, Drawings, etc

What you’ll need

• 5-10 years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience using Wiring CAD software: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic
• Strong understanding of Aerospace/Mil-Spec wiring components and their assembly procedures 
• Hands on experience in the processes involved in fabricating and inspecting wire harnesses 
• Experience designing instrumentation and breakouts for HIL test systems
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and a servant leader mentality

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of EWIS concepts, certification and experience with FAA AC 25.1701
• Experience in Mentor Graphics Custom plugin development and report generation
• Experience using Mentor Graphics Topology, HarnessXC Bridging

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $141,120 - $176,400. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.