Electrical System Integration Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Switzerland; onsite

Company

hirify.global delivers engineering services for international aerospace programs.

What you will do

• Design and develop EWIS, including wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and connector systems compliant with aerospace standards.
• Perform wire gauge, voltage drop, current capacity, material, connector, terminal, and protective component analysis.
• Develop grounding and bonding schemes for electrical safety and EMC compliance, including lightning and HIRF protection.
• Create harness drawings, wiring diagrams, wire lists, installation procedures, tooling requirements, parts lists, and manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate wire routing through aircraft structures and support prototype builds and production installations with hands-on installation guidance.
• Develop and execute continuity, insulation resistance, functional, and acceptance tests, including quality inspections and fault isolation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in EWIS design, wire harness development, or aerospace electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical wiring principles, wire sizing, circuit protection, EMC/EMI requirements, and wire protection methods.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as Capital Harness or CATIA Electrical Workbench, plus familiarity with connector systems, termination techniques, and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of SAE AS50881, FAA AC 21-99(0), DO-160, AS9100/ISO 9001, composite aircraft EWIS challenges, lightning protection, and HIRF protection.
• English proficiency is required; German is a plus. The role requires working onsite in Switzerland.

Culture & Benefits

• Participation in leading international aerospace programs.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Salary conditions commensurate with experience.
• Motivating work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Significant development opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.