Senior Engineer Electrical Systems( all genders)

Deutsche Aircraft Leipzig GmbHOberpfaffenhofenstepstonepublished 10/21/2026
Senior

Your tasks

Development & Integration

  • Define, design and develop or modify the aircraft electrical power generation and distribution system, including equipment, interfaces and installation requirements
  • Derive, allocate, manage and verify system and equipment requirements in accordance with ED-79/ARP4754A and the applicable development assurance framework
  • Develop and maintain system architecture, interface definitions, functional descriptions, design data and other type design documents
  • Perform and maintain Electrical Load Analysis and support protection coordination and failure case assessments
  • Conduct technical trade studies and provide substantiated recommendations considering safety, performance, integration, weight, cost, schedule and industrial impact

Certification & Testing

  • Plan and prepare certification compliance evidences for the applicable Means of Compliance (Moc 0-9)
  • Prepare, review and support aircraft and system safety assessments at system and equipment level in coordination with the safety function
  • Plan and support design reviews, qualification activities, laboratory and rig testing, aircraft ground tests and flight tests; evaluate results and manage technical findings
  • Participate in EASA and other authority panel meetings and prepare technical reviews

Technical Coordination & Supplier Management

  • Prepare system and equipment specifications and technical inputs for supplier selection and contracting
  • Act as the technical focal point for equipment suppliers, engineering partners and internal stakeholders; review and accept supplier data and deliverables
  • Support configuration, change, problem and risk management; assess technical deviations, non-conformities and change requests
  • Ensure timely delivery and technical quality of assigned work packages; communicate status, risks, dependencies and decisions to the line manager and programme stakeholders

Technical Excellence & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop technically robust solutions for production and in-service issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective action definition
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering methods, standards, tools and lessons learned

Requirements

This is what drives you You have a clear idea of what you want: To contribute to the vision of safe and energy-efficient flying, in a team of like-minded aviation enthusiasts who are determined to shape the future of aviation.

You’ll bring this with you

  • Master’s degree, Diplom-Ingenieur or equivalent qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • More than 10 years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry, including system development and integration
  • Experience in at least one new aircraft development or major aircraft modification program
  • Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft electrical power generation, conversion, protection and distribution architectures
  • Practical experience in Electrical Load Analysis and relevant ELA tools
  • Experience in requirements management, verification and validation in accordance with ED-79/ARP4754A or equivalent processes
  • Working knowledge of aircraft/system safety processes, including ARP4761 methods and safety assessment deliverables
  • Familiarity with EASA Part 21J, CS-25/FAR 25 and applicable operational requirements
  • Experience in preparing certification and compliance documentation and supporting authority interactions
  • Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken

What we offer

  • Airport Oberpfaffenhofen
  • Deutsche Aircraft GmbH
  • Permanent
  • Professionals

How to apply

Did we arouse your interest? We are looking forward to your application.

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