Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer Location: An eastern suburb of Cleveland, OH Compensation: The compensation will consist of a competitive base salary commensurate with experience + Performance based bonus + Excellent Healthcare benefits + 401(k) plan + Paid vacation Opportunity Summary: We're excited to be partnering with a leading supplier of FAA approved alternative OEM parts for the Commercial Aviation industry to recruit for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will evaluate candidate OEM electrical and electro-mechanical parts for FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) development, lead the reverse engineering effort, and drive the full certification lifecycle — from functional and qualification testing through production acceptance. You will work closely with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) and cross-functional teams to ensure that PMA parts are rigorously demonstrated to be form, fit, and function interchangeable with their OEM counterparts and compliant with all applicable airworthiness requirements. This is a company that has demonstrated 20% annual growth since 2021. Employees enjoy the collaborative work environment and tend to spend their whole career working there. Job Duties:Evaluate candidate OEM electrical and electro-mechanical components for PMA development feasibility, including review of part applicability, regulatory certification basis, and reverse engineering complexityLead the reverse engineering of OEM electrical and electro-mechanical parts, developing complete design documentation including schematics, component specifications, material requirements, and performance parametersDetermine the functional tests required to demonstrate that PMA parts are form, fit, and function interchangeable with the corresponding OEM partsCollaborate with FAA DERs to identify applicable airworthiness standards and determine what qualification testing (such as RTCA DO-160 environmental and EMI/EMC testing) is required to substantiate airworthiness compliancePlan, oversee, and coordinate all required qualification testing, including engagement with third-party testing laboratories and management of test witnessing and documentationDetermine production Acceptance Test requirements for each PMA part and develop the associated Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs)Design and specify the Acceptance Test Equipment (ATE) required to support production-level testing, ensuring repeatability, traceability, and compatibility with manufacturing operationsCoordinate the manufacture of PMA parts and any associated test equipment, working across engineering, quality, and supply chain functionsPrepare and support FAA engineering substantiation packages, including test plans, test reports, compliance matrices, and supporting analysesMaintain thorough, traceable engineering records in support of PMA applications and ongoing regulatory compliance Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline3–10 years of experience in electrical engineering within an aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environmentHands-on experience with electronic circuit design, component-level reverse engineering, and functional test developmentFamiliarity with environmental qualification standards, e.g., UL, CSA, CE, RTCA DO-160 (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment)Experience designing or specifying electrical test equipment or automated test systemsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detailAbility to work effectively across internal teams and with external partners including DERs, test laboratories, and suppliers Preferred Experience:Experience with electrical or electro-mechanical part certification to FAA or DoD requirements, including familiarity with applicable approval processes and airworthiness or qualification standardsFamiliarity with applicable airworthiness standards (e.g., 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, or 29) and their electrical systems requirementsExperience working with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) on engineering substantiationBackground in avionics, aircraft electrical systems, or line-replaceable unit (LRU) design or repairExperience with EMI/EMC testing or electromagnetic compatibility analysis for airborne equipmentExposure to DO-254 (Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware) for complex electronic hardwareProficiency with EDA tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent) and/or simulation environments Keywords: Electrical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, RTCA DO-160, FAA, Parts Manufacturing Approval, PMA