Engineer I - Completions Avionics/Electrical Engineer (Appleton, WI)
This entry-level Engineer I role in Completions Avionics/Electrical Engineering focuses on designing and integrating cabin electrical systems for new aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA certification and electrical load requirements. The engineer will create detailed engineering drawings, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support manufacturing schedules under supervision, contributing to the development and outfitting of Confidential Client aircraft interiors.
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level Completions Avionics/Electrical Engineer role supports the completions electrical engineering team on aircraft interior outfitting projects. You will work under the direction of a lead engineer to design and document electrical and avionics installations that meet electrical load requirements and FAA certification guidelines.
- Design and draft new and derivative cabin system installations for outfitting aircraft interiors.
- Perform cabin software integration tasks and support systems integration testing.
- Produce engineering drawings and harness documentation using AutoCAD, Capital Harness and SmarTeam.
- Verify installations meet electrical load, wiring and certification requirements.
- Liaise with hangar/shop teams, technicians, certification personnel and other engineering disciplines to resolve issues.
- Apply company engineering procedures to analyze problems, compile reports and recommend changes.
- Support continuous improvement of daily processes and help ensure work meets customer/manufacturing schedules.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related curriculum, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Entry-level: 0–18 months of relevant experience.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with multi-discipline teams (engineers, technicians, certification, management).
- Highly motivated, eager to learn, and results-driven.
- Strong communication skills — able to convey technical concepts in written and verbal form.
- Familiarity with electrical engineering prints and their interpretation (preferred).
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Capital Harness (preferred).
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related field) required, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job’s essential functions.
- Entry-level role; demonstrated academic projects, internships, or co-op experience in avionics/electrical systems is a plus.
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Travel: Up to 25%
- Shift: First
- Number of openings: 1
- Estimated salary: $62,782 per year (estimated)
- Posting End Date: 2026-12-04
- Requisition Number: 237090
- Department: J0129-Engineering
- Category: Engineering
- Salary Grade: X3
Note on authorization: Confidential Client does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless you are already sponsored by the Confidential Client.
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