Electrical Engineer IV - Systems Engineer

Signia Aerospace is built on decades of proven performance and partnership in the aircraft systems industry. The proven brands that operate under the Signia Aerospace ecosystem lead the field in thermal management and mission-specific equipment. They are the brands of choice for pilots, maintenance directors, ground crews, and supply chain professionals worldwide, in commercial, private, and military applications. Our depth of expertise and unique pool of resources allows us to act as an integrated, nimble partner in the design, manufacture, delivery, and service of highly specialized aircraft systems and components.

Company Name: Cleveland Wheel and Brake Systems (CWBS) is a systems integrator that provides aircraft braking systems and key system components including wheels, brakes, and hydraulic components for the general aviation, turboprop, business jet, rotorcraft and military markets. For over 85 years, airplane manufacturers, landing gear manufacturers, mechanics and pilots have relied on the innovative and reliable Cleveland brand of products, making them one of the world’s most experienced, recognizable, and respected brands in the aircraft industry.  

Our Culture

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more.

Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth.  Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Key Responsibilities:

Serves as a senior electrical systems engineering expert responsible for leading complex design initiatives and influencing engineering standards across projects. Provides technical leadership and guidance for cross-functional engineering teams and drives resolution of complex electrical system engineering challenges. Will also create critical requirements documents, perform advanced system modeling, and evaluate system architectures related to braking systems.

All roles at Signia are expected to support the company’s operating model (SOAR) and contribute to the organization’s business value drivers, Profitable New Business, Productivity, Precision M&A, and Value-Based Pricing, through operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.

Key Deliverables of the Position:

1) Develop advanced electrical system architectures and design solutions for complex engineering challenges.

2) Lead cross-functional engineering teams during system integration and design development.

3) Create, review and approve electrical designs, analysis results, and technical documentation.

4) Conduct advanced failure mode analysis and implement robust engineering solutions.

5) Influence engineering design standards, safety practices, and quality guidelines across projects.

6) Mentor engineers and support development of technical capability across the team.

7) Support program technical reviews and strategic engineering initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of engineering experience; Master’s degree preferred
• Expert knowledge in electro-mechanical systems and controls
• Works with a high degree of independence

Technical Competencies

1) Advanced electrical architecture and system design

2) Cross-discipline system integration and problem solving

3) System Safety Analysis, failure analysis and reliability engineering

4) Engineering design standards development

5) Leadership of complex technical initiatives

8) Aerospace embedded electronic control and/or software engineering project engineering experience, especially with non linear controls

9) ARP4754 experience

10) Experience with structured aerospace requirements decomposition and definition of resulting system and component requirements

11) Experience with BLDC motor design, control, and modeling

12) Experience with Simulink modeling of systems, controls, and real time simulations

13) Comfortable working with and providing technical guidance to aircraft OEM engineering teams, supplier teams, and internal teams. 

14) Proficient Computer Skills: Simulink, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point

15) Excellent Communication Skills – both verbal and written

Behavioral Competencies – Demonstrates behaviors consistent with our values

1) Thinks and acts like an owner

• Uses company resources wisely & cost-effectively
• Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success
• Takes full responsibility for their actions
• Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity

2) Demonstrates high integrity

• Consistently acts with honestly, transparency and high ethics
• Makes decisions based on what is morally right
• Owns their actions and holds self-accountable

3) Puts team above self; in it together

• Prioritizes team and company over personal gain
• Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions
• Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment

4) Innovates and improves

• Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts
• Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance
• Stays open to feedback and embraces changes
• Demonstrates a bias towards action

5) Honors commitments

• Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables
• Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results
• Makes and holds commitment
• Communicates proactively when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify