Piper Aircraft · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Electrical/Avionics Engineer
Vero Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPiper Aircraft is a company that specializes in aircraft design and manufacturing. They are seeking a Sr. Electrical/Avionics Engineer who will be responsible for integrating electrical and avionics systems into aircraft designs and providing technical direction to less experienced engineers.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Daniel Clark
Responsibilities
Prepare, review and/or check drawings in accordance with the Company’s Drafting Room Manual (DRM) standards & engineering design criteria
Using supplier / vendor technical guidance (installation manuals, drawings, etc.) create production drawings for electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies, harness assemblies, schematics and system / equipment installations either manually or using AutoCAD
Create custom avionics installation production drawings and documentation in support of fleet sales customers’ unique requirements
Prepare Engineering Orders (EO’s) in accordance with the Engineering Policies and Procedures Manual (EPPM) for the approval and release of engineering drawings
Prepare Engineering Work Orders (EWO’s) for the purpose of modifying, installing, testing or certifying avionics or electrical equipment and installations
Prepare, review or revise Piper process specifications, purchasing specifications, or other technical documentation as required
Select proper wire size and type based on equipment current draw and voltage drop limitations
Prepare electric loads analysis, battery capacity analysis, and substantiation / compliance reports in support of FAA certification
Work with other company departments (Flight Test, Manufacturing, Methods, Purchasing, Sales and Marketing) as necessary to support the company’s goals and objectives
Work with suppliers and vendors to select any peripheral equipment necessary to support program goals and schedules
Prepare test plans and procedures to support development and certification programs
Provide technical and troubleshooting support for manufacturing, flight line and flight test departments as necessary
Provide technical support to Production, Customer Service, Quality Control, Purchasing and Marketing departments as required
Provide oversight of junior or less experienced engineers and technical staff
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of seven years of experience in avionics/electrical system design, installation and support
Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form
Preferred
Qualifications for FAA and ODA certification engineer
Leadership experience
Previous FAA certification designee experience
Company
Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft, Inc., is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, located at the Vero Beach Municipal Airport in Vero Beach
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Danny Markford
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mesha Hearst SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-08-14
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