Full-Time

Staff Engineer

Electrical Wiring Interconnect System Design

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Overair

Overair

11-50 employees

Develops electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$140k - $185kAnnually

Expert

Orange, CA, USA

Based in Santa Ana, California.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Requirements
  • 10+ Years experience with aircraft EWIS specific Electrical Installations and design
  • Strong background in electrical systems, block diagrams and HV and battery systems architecture.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Experience using CATIA V5/V6 Electrical Workbenches (Electrical Harness Installation/Electrical Part Design)
  • CATIA MFG Workbenches (EHF and Drafting)
  • Knowledge of wiring diagram design tools (CHS, AutoCAD, 3DX Electrical Systems, Mentor Graphics Capital, Zuken E3, Altair Harnesslink, etc)
Responsibilities
  • Lead engineer responsible for the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of the EWIS.
  • Develop compliant integration of EWIS components, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
  • Creation and maintenance of EWIS documentation, including wire diagrams, cable schedules, routing plans, and harness specifications.
  • Collaborate with the design, systems, and certification teams to define and validate the requirements and interfaces of the EWIS.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality components and materials for the EWIS.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards, such as FAA regulations, DO-160, and DO-254, throughout the EWIS development and certification process.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to the team, assisting with problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making.
  • Design and document wiring harnesses and systems using CAD wiring software.
  • Develop internal wiring harness standards and guidance based on AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639.
  • Work across IPT's/engineering groups to define wiring system architecture, connections, and routing.
  • Define and Design wire routing inside CATIA 3DX.
  • Define subsystem tests to verify and ensure EWIS grounding and EMI rejection performance.
  • Lead testing and aircraft integration efforts, troubleshoot and verify wiring harness builds and installations.
  • Support configuration and change management of the EWIS system on the aircraft.

Overair is developing a tiltrotor electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft called Butterfly, designed for safe, quiet, and affordable on-demand transportation. The Butterfly can carry a pilot, five passengers, and their luggage, and operates with a fully electric powertrain, producing zero emissions. Its unique features, such as large propellers and the ability to hover with fewer propellers, enhance its efficiency and safety. Overair aims to transform travel by providing a more sustainable alternative to traditional transportation methods.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$165.4M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-44%

1 year growth

-70%

2 year growth

-56%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with major entities like Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the City of Arlington position Overair for significant market penetration.
  • The completion and upcoming flight testing of the full-scale Butterfly prototype mark critical milestones towards commercial viability.
  • The SBIR contract from the United States Navy to advance Individual Blade Control technology underscores Overair's innovative edge and potential for broader applications.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent eVTOL market is highly competitive, with numerous startups vying for dominance, which could dilute Overair's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles and the need for extensive safety certifications could delay the commercial launch of the Butterfly.

What makes Overair unique

  • Overair's Butterfly eVTOL features 20+ ft propellers, which are twice as large as any other eVTOLs, providing superior lift and efficiency.
  • The Butterfly's quad-redundant architecture and ability to hover with only two of four propellers offer unmatched safety and reliability in the eVTOL market.
  • Overair's focus on zero-emission, fully electric powertrains aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and green transportation solutions.

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