Electric and Avionics Engineer

About H55

As the technological spin-off of Solar Impulse, the first electric airplane to fly around the world, the mission of H55, is to make aviation clean, safe, and affordable.

The company’s strengths and competencies lie in developing propulsion and energy storage solutions which are modular, lightweight, and certifiable.

H55 is financed by a reputable group of investors from Silicon Valley and Switzerland, and as such, is well positioned for its next stage of its development. The company’s short-term priorities include building up out of engineering team, putting into place production facilities, and creating a north American subsidiary.

The Electric and Avionics Engineer reports to Head of Aircraft Integration.
 

Your role

At an aircraft level, this role defines the electrical layout of the electrical propulsion components into aircraft and any other required avionics systems.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible of the integration of systems including the choice of components, the compatibility of interfaces and the drafting of electrical diagrams and identify the installation requirements of the systems.
• Develop avionics system requirements, the electrical system architecture and interfaces with other aircraft systems.
• Creation of  wiring diagrams, drawings and associated harnesses.
• Prepare and validate aircraft level test plans and Functional Test Procedures (FTP), analyze results and to write reports.
• Creation of compliance demonstration material such as Electrical Load Analysis, EMI/EMC report and Safety assessment.
• Coordinate with avionics system suppliers in the development, integration and testing of displays, flight instruments, communication and navigation systems, sensor, vehicle health systems and vehicle management systems.
• Support aircraft ground and flight testing if required.
• Work alongside maintenance teams to capture their design feedback.
• Support first article installation on aircraft.
• Optimize cable sizing and routing to minimize weight
• Ensure Electromagnetic compatibility of systems (ensuring best practices for EMC are maintained)
• Ensuring manufacturability and integration of design
• Monitor and complete problem reports and change requests.
• Provide guidance and feedback to internal and external customers.
• Review and validate supplier technical documentations.
• Seek out and attend job related training opportunities.

Your Profile

• University degree or 10+ years of experience in design and validation of electrical systems and assemblies
• Familiar with FAA Advisory Circulars related to aircraft modification and maintenance.
• Familiar with EASA Certification Specification on aircraft maintenance
• Hands on experience with manufacturing or maintenance
• Experience with certification documentation
• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical or similar software
• Experience with EWIS
• Motivated self-starter
• Organized and precise
• Quality focused
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fluent written and spoken English (French is beneficial).

What we offer

• An amazing work Location in Sion, Valais in the heart of Swiss Alps.
• A highly dynamic and multicultural environment where you can grow and learn by working on ambitious challenges to shape the future of Electric Aviation.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating an international environment.

 

Sounds interesting? We look forward to meeting you!

At H55, you will work with a very forward-looking team who are changing the paradigms of air transportation. H55 is composed of highly experienced engineers, entrepreneurs and managers and is seeking like mind talented professionals who understand how to couple creativity and innovation with technical and business considerations.

H55 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of nationality, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on competence, performance, and business needs.