Job Description
The Electrical Engineer will work on a wide variety of general electrical topics associated with test rig, electrical design, maintenance, repair, small rig modifications and obsolescence management.
- Respond to requests for electrical engineering support, capture requirements, develop solutions and implement.
- Produce and revise existing drawings and documents for modification implementation in line with Airbus Standard Practices.
- Calculate wire lengths, voltage, and current and other associated values for design solution as required.
- Create suitable Bill of Materials (BOMs) for design solutions and locate appropriate suppliers for component parts and request quotations accordingly.
- Seek alternative suppliers for component parts if primary suppliers do not have parts in stock or long lead-times.
- Use alternative parts for design solutions if original parts are unavailable or have long lead-times.
- Support relevant stakeholders with test, integration and commissioning processes as required.
- Working with a multi-disciplined team of varying seniority to provide input on maintenance scheduling for landing gear electrical/avionics activities.
Essential Skills
- Practical knowledge of test rig electrical requirements and design.
- Practical knowledge of fluid and electro-mechanical components.
- Proficient in using AutoCAD for creating relevant electrical drawings.
- Ability to investigate and diagnose electrical faults on test rigs.
- Understanding wiring diagrams, schematics and aircraft documentation (including AMMs, FCOMs, etc.)
- Practical Hand skills using electrical / electronic components and associated tools (e.g., soldering irons, multi-meters, etc.)
Advantageous Skills
- Understanding of data acquisition
- Knowledge of Aircraft Fuel Systems
- Knowledge of Landing Gear Systems.
- Experience working with Airbus
- CompEx-12 certification / or knowledge of ATEX electrical requirements for explosive atmosphere.