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Sr Engineer, Electrical

AAR

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Job overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer performs engineering work for transport-category aircraft, including design, analysis, substantiation, certification, drawing interpretation, and project management. The role supports aircraft interior modifications and avionics upgrades, prepares engineering reports and drawings, develops installation instructions, and coordinates with customers, project managers, and FAA representatives. It also troubleshoots aircraft electrical issues and requires 10% national and international travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aircraft Electrical SystemsWiring DiagramsTechnical Drawing InterpretationEngineering Drawing CreationAutoCADAircraft Maintenance PracticesSTC Process

Qualifications

Engineering Degree or Equivalent ExperienceFive Years ExperienceAirbus or Boeing Fleet Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Title: Sr Engineer, Electrical

Location: United States-Indiana-Indianapolis-Indianapolis- Aircraft Services

Job Number: 18965

Description:

Performs a variety of engineering work including design, analysis, substantiation, certification, drawing interpretation and project management as related to transport category aircraft.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Design and analyze electrical systems and components, typically in support aircraft interior modifications and avionics upgrades (STC projects).

  • Prepare electrical engineering reports, Engineering Authorizations (EA’s) and drawings including electrical wire installation, wire harness fabrication, and wire routing.

  • Develop cabin electrical modification/installation work instructions, procedures and recommendations.

  • Participate in customer design reviews and presentations.

  • Coordinate and monitor electrical aspects of project schedule with project managers.

  • Troubleshoot aircraft electrical issues during STC prototype and post STC.

  • Coordinate with FAA DAR’s and DER’s for any necessary assistance and/or approvals.

  • Travel both nationally and internationally required (10%).

  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

What you will need to be successful in this role:

  • BS Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or extensive experience and training in their respective area of expertise to be determined equivalent (5 years minimum preferred).

  • Must have previous experience with Airbus or Boeing aircraft fleets

  • Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and wiring diagrams.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, preferably those created by Boeing, Airbus and other aircraft manufacturers.

  • Ability and experience to create engineering details, assemblies, and installation drawings using AutoCAD or similar software programs.

  • Knowledge of maintenance practices including MPD, MRB, EWIS, ELA/ELS, EZAP.

  • Familiarity with the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

  • Competitive salary

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Generous paid time off program

  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

  • The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

  • Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,998 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Indiana median$109–190K/yr32 salary ranges
  • US median$25–35/hr280 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 56 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Indiana and 2,998 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Indiana
Experience
Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,997 postings).
Education
1,398 of the 2,998 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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