Lead Design Engineer Harness

Lead Design Engineer Harness

As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.

Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).

Your responsibilities

The Lead Design Engineer Harness is responsible to:

• Lead design, development and production of the aircraft electrical schematic diagrams and aircraft electrical wiring diagrams
• Liaise with the suppliers of cables, connectors and associated materials for aircraft use of selected parts
• Advise technical and certification risks and suggest solutions based on experience of selected electrical cable and harness components
• Support aircraft build and test from an electrical system cable and harness design point of view

Your qualification & experience

• University Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Aerospace engineering
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in electrical system cable and harness development and installation for fixed or rotary wings platforms
• Experience of development and production of 2D aircraft installation and sub-assembly drawings and 3D harness routing and installations
• Familiarity with EASA and/or FAA certification requirements
• Familiarity with cables, connector & harness design and qualification requirements
• Familiarity with:
• Aircraft 2D software tools, NX knowledge an asset, Capital Logic knowledge a plus
• Aircraft 3D software design tools for harness routing and installation, NX knowledge an asset
• Team Center usage an asset
• English language at minimum B2 level (written and spoken)

Our offer

We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.

Your next step

If you are interested, please submit your complete application documents in English including the following attachments:

– Cover letter

– CV

– Diplomas

– Employment references

Please note, that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit/ EU Nationals/ Swiss Nationals.

Department of Engineering located in CH-8620 Wetzikon

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