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JetZero · 3 months ago

EWIS Wiring Architect

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

JetZero is developing a blended-wing body aircraft that aims to reduce fuel consumption by up to 50% and accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. The EWIS Wiring Architect will define and maintain the EWIS architecture, ensure compliance with FAA/EASA regulations, and collaborate with various systems teams for integration.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and maintain EWIS architecture, including wiring routing, separation, protection, and termination strategies

Develop and manage EWIS requirements and compliance documents per FAA/EASA regulations

Conduct zonal analyses to ensure segregation, redundancy, and safety compliance

Support trade studies to optimize EWIS routing for BWB and nontraditional layouts, balancing weight, maintainability, and safety

Collaborate with systems teams (avionics, electrical power, propulsion, environmental control, structures) for EWIS integration

Coordinate with design teams on harness design, installation requirements, and connector selection

Assist in developing EWIS design tools, digital mock-ups, and routing databases

Prepare and present technical documentation for certification authorities and internal design reviews

Provide support during manufacturing, installation, and testing phases

Qualification

EWIS architecture developmentFAA/EASA regulationsSiemens CapitalElectrical standard parts catalogAnalytical problem-solvingNovel aircraft layoutsElectrical bondingShieldingSystem safety assessmentsNx electrical routing toolsDigital twin/model-based systems engineeringAerospace manufacturing processesWire reworkRepairCommunicationAttention to detailCollaboration across disciplines

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Experience in EWIS architecture development for transport or commercial aircraft

Strong understanding of FAA/EASA Part 25 EWIS requirements and related guidance material (AC 25.1701-1, AMC 20-22, etc.)

Proficiency with wire schematics and harness design in Siemens Capital

Create and maintain electrical standard parts catalog, BOM, and wiring list

Support other systems to define equipment interfaces and harmonize across systems to support wiring interconnects

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, capable of working across disciplines

Preferred

Experience with novel aircraft layouts (e.g., blended wing body, eVTOL, or distributed propulsion)

Familiarity with electrical bonding, shielding, and EMI/EMC compliance

Knowledge of system safety assessments (SSA/FHA) and their impact on EWIS design

Background in Nx electrical routing tools

Background in production/installation processes for wiring harnesses

Experience with digital twin/model-based systems engineering (MBSE) for EWIS

Completion of degree or certification from a trade school and/or A&P license

Experience in aerospace manufacturing with wire routing, dressing, hook-up/mating connections

Experience in aerospace manufacturing with wire rework (wire repair, rerouting, connector disconnect, pin removal/install, splicing, soldering, and heat shrink)