Aircraft Avionics Electrical Engineer in Newport News, Virginia at Qualdoc, LLC

Location: Newport News, VA
Job Type: Contract
Starting Pay: $60/hour, with higher pay available based on experience

Seeking an Electrical Engineer to support aircraft electrical and avionics systems through design, integration, analysis, troubleshooting, and certification. This role develops system architecture, wiring and installation documentation, and engineering data for aircraft modifications, repairs, and certification programs.

The engineer will work with Mechanical Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, program teams, equipment vendors, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, maintainable, and certifiable electrical installations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience designing, integrating, troubleshooting, and documenting aircraft electrical, avionics, or mission systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft wiring, electrical assemblies, power distribution, grounding, bonding, shielding, and circuit protection.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, aircraft certification, STC projects, or FAA Form 337 major alteration processes.
• Ability to create or interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, installation drawings, cable assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar electrical drafting/design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, Program Management, vendors, and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple schedule-driven priorities.
• Ability to work in office and aircraft hangar environments.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.