EWIS Engineering Lead

We're growing our network of experienced EWIS Engineering Leads onsite in Greensboro, North Carolina to support current and upcoming aerospace technical leadership and oversight for the design, integration, certification, industrialization, and production support of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) on aerospace programs. This role serves as the primary technical authority for EWIS activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards while leading cross-functional engineering teams throughout the full product lifecycles

• Lead the development, integration, and validation of aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS).
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to EWIS engineers and cross-functional project teams.
• Establish engineering strategies, standards, and best practices for EWIS design, installation, and compliance.
• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges related to aircraft wiring systems and electrical integration.
• Support program planning, resource allocation, and technical execution to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Lead engineering reviews, technical risk assessments, and design approval activities.

• Oversee the design and installation of wiring harnesses, connectors, terminals, splices, shielding, grounding systems, and support hardware.
• Review and approve EWIS architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure wiring systems meet functionality, reliability, maintainability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Support integration of avionics, power distribution, communication, and aircraft electrical systems.
• Provide leadership in system-level troubleshooting and technical problem-solving activities.

• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, and customer-specific EWIS requirements and regulations.
• Support certification activities, including compliance documentation, testing, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure adherence to SAE AS50881, AS5086, and other applicable aerospace wiring standards.
• Review and validate wiring changes for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, flammability, and continued airworthiness requirements.
• Maintain awareness of evolving industry regulations and ensure program compliance.

• Lead the transition of EWIS designs from development into manufacturing and production environments.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, and installation activities to ensure wiring systems are production-ready.
• Provide engineering support for non-conformances, MRB activities, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Partner with suppliers and production teams to resolve technical issues impacting schedule and delivery.

Interface with:

• Electrical Design Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Certification and Airworthiness Teams
• Quality and MRB Teams
• Production and Installation Personnel
• Customer and Supplier Partners

Additional responsibilities include:

• Leading technical reviews and customer-facing engineering discussions.
• Compiling and presenting program status, technical progress, and issue resolution plans to stakeholders.
• Supporting engineering change requests, design updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrating strong leadership, accountability, and a sense of urgency in meeting program objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting aircraft EWIS design, integration, certification, manufacturing support, or production programs.
• Proven experience serving as a Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, or Subject Matter Expert on complex aerospace programs.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Aircraft electrical and wiring systems
• EWIS regulatory and compliance requirements
• Aircraft integration and certification processes
• Wiring harness design and installation practices
• Electrical system architecture and troubleshooting
• Experience with:
• Aircraft wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation drawings
• EWIS certification and compliance activities
• Production support and industrialization environments
• Engineering change management and configuration control
• Customer-facing technical engagements
• Experience supporting commercial, military, business aviation, or advanced aerospace platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience working within an embedded engineering services environment is preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.