EWIS Senior Engineer designing components for electrical interconnection systems. Supporting development and validation activities while mentoring junior engineers in aerospace technology.
Responsibilities
As an EWIS Senior Engineer, Component Design, you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and validation & verification activities for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) components and constructions (component assemblies).
Your responsibilities include performing trade‑off studies, advising on component selection, supporting component and construction qualification, preparing high‑quality technical documentation, and collaborating closely with the Engineering Design Team.
In this senior role, you will also mentor and guide (Junior) Design Engineers, providing technical direction, reviewing their work, and helping them develop strong engineering practices and domain expertise.
You will contribute to the creation of test plans, preparation of test samples, execution of tests in our in‑house laboratory, and the subsequent reporting of results.
You will report to the Centre of Competence Manager – EWIS Components and Enviromental testing (ECE) but will take guidance and direction on project basis from the Technical lead (Sr. Engineer) and/or Principal Engineer(PE)/Engineering Team Lead (ETL) of the design engineering team.
Requirements
5–10 years of professional experience in a comparable engineering domain, preferably within aerospace, automotive, rail, or other major transportation industries.
Proven system design background with hands-on involvement in complex, multidisciplinary aerospace and/or transportation system architectures.
Strong knowledge of electrical cable harness design, including component‑level understanding of connectors, terminals, backshells, splices, shielding, grounding, and protective coverings.
Familiarity with defining and specifying parts, materials, and assemblies, including understanding of component interactions and system-level impacts.
Ability to interpret and apply industry standards (e.g., DO-160, ARP4754A, MIL-STD, ISO standards).
Strong documentation and requirements management skills, including experience with tools like Codebeamer or equivalent systems.
Demonstrated capability to lead technical reviews, resolve cross-functional issues, and support design assurance activities.
A proactive, analytical mindset, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
Experience with qualification processes, including communication and negotiation with suppliers and customers.
Benefits
The role is in Grade L1/L2 and according to the CLA Metalektro,
8% holiday allowance,
42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro,
An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
Next to the attractive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly!
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