Electrical Design Engineer - Aircraft Interior Systems

Overview

Stirling Dynamics is seeking a highly capable Electrical / Design Engineer with a focus on Aircraft Interior Systems to join its expanding Aviation team in Hamburg.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex aircraft modification and upgrade programmes, with particular emphasis on electrical integration, wiring system design, and certification support. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering compliant, high-quality engineering solutions in a regulated aviation environment.

Both permanent and contract candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ability to autonomously design wiring systems / harnesses, such as AWD, with a complete definition of connectors, circuit breakers and other standard parts including Bill of Materials required for aircraft integration
• Perform Electrical Load Analysis and prepare related reports
• Perform EWIS and EZAP analysis and assessments and prepare associated reports
• Source and analyse appropriate components to meet electrical engineering design needs
• Find technical root cause and suggest corrective action for given problems
• Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide comments and suggestions on some electrical design aspects in design reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Completed Safety Management System training in relation to aviation activities (design, production or maintenance)

Essential skills

• Fluent in English language (written and spoken)

• Strong understanding of airworthiness regulations, including:

  • EASA CS23, CS25, CS27

  • EASA Part 21J (Design Organisation Approval processes)

• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including compliance reports and engineering drawings

• Proficiency in interpreting aircraft electrical schematics and installation documentation

• Knowledge of aviation industry standards such as:

  • AMC 20-22 (EWIS)

  • SAE/ARP standards for wiring and connectors

• Experience working within regulated engineering environments with strict quality and certification requirements

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in aircraft electrical systems design and integration
• Experience working on:
  • Aircraft interior modification programmes, or
  • Avionic installations / upgrades
• Familiarity with OEM standards (e.g., Airbus, Boeing) is highly desirable
• Experience within a DOA environment or equivalent certification framework is advantageous

Benefits

A competitive rate will be agreed based on the candidate's experience.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.