Contract Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in California

Join EnCore, a proud Boeing subsidiary, where we design and build innovative aircraft cabin interiors that enhance comfort, efficiency, and flexibility.We offer customizable, pre-certified components and lightweight seating for new aircraft and retrofits, including full interior solutions like galleys, lavatories, and seats designed for the Boeing 737 Sky Interior. With in-house design, engineering, and certification, we stay clearly ahead and deliver high-quality cabin components. We also support aftermarket upgrades with certified modification kits and digital cabin signage to improve the passenger experience.

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The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and documentation of electrical systems for aircraft interiors, including wiring layouts, grounding and bonding calculations, and certification support documentation. Creates, reviews, and checks 2D electrical drawings for systems, components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely release. Works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to support design solutions, resolve technical issues, and maintain project schedules. Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills, and a commitment to completing work on time while supporting the company's core values.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Apply basic aircraft wiring designs and practices while designing aircraft interior wiring systems
• Use specifications, customer specifications and engineering drawings while designing aircraft interior wiring systems
• Produce accurate drawings such as wiring diagrams, wire harnesses, electrical installations and meet drawing release dates
• Write test plans, reports and analysis such as electrical load analysis, electromagnetic interference test plans and reports and passenger address system substantiations
• Check drawings and prepare engineering change notices (ECNs) as required to support manufacturing
• Develop quality designs, evaluating cost, safety, and manufacturing, within the time constraints of a project
• Prepare drawings, reports and other engineering data required for production, testing and qualification of designed equipment
• Act as shop liaison during initial production units to solve engineering problems encountered in production and support production personal with manufacturing electrical design
• Understand and apply aerospace/OEM standard practices in engineering drawings
• Examine suppliers lead times, cost, and availability for electrical components and parts
• Apply knowledge of the basic understand of airworthiness requirements for passenger aircraft interiors
• Apply knowledge of basics understanding of electrical engineering, especially power systems

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of direct experience.

Skills:

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications
• Proficiency in electrical design concepts and aircraft wiring practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving skills with a practical, production-focused approach

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with aircraft interior electrical systems
• Experience supporting manufacturing and production teams
• Familiarity with aerospace/OEM standards and certification requirements
• Experience preparing ECNs, test plans, and engineering substantiation documents
• Knowledge of grounding, bonding, and electrical load analysis

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. For positions at an ITAR facility, must have U.S. Citizenship or hold Permanent Resident status.
• Boeing EnCore is an "at-will" employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.

• Not applicable

• Level I: Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and objectives and measured based upon how well objectives have been met. Receives detailed instructions as needed.
• Level II: Direction is provided in terms of tasks and objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion on how well objectives have been met. Will autonomously work on routine assembly or designs with frequent status updates with supervisor. Will be provided with additional guidance on more complex or non-routine assemblies.
• Level III: Direction is provided in terms of tasks and objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion on how well objectives have been met. Will work autonomously on any assembly or design with only occasional status updates with supervisor.

• None for Entry and Intermediate levels. Senior level may oversee the work of others.

• Level I: Uses judgment to make innovative decisions that comply with instructions or pre-determined processes, methods, and/or practices.
• Level II: Uses judgment to plan, perform and make decisions on design and processes within the limits of established boundaries and requirements.
• Level III: Uses considerable judgment to plan and perform complex work. Decisions may involve innovation and ingenuity.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ability to write technical documentation and communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams.
• Ability to respond to questions from internal stakeholders regarding design and production support.