Senior Electrical Engineer 4
Now hiring: Senior Electrical Engineer 4 in Long Beach, CA — 12-month contract via CTS International at $105/Hour.
Company Global Services (BGS) is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Commercial Modifications Engineering team in Long Beach, California. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development and maintenance of electrical product details, assembly, and installation designs for a diverse range of commercial aircraft, from the 737 to the state-of-the-art Company 777X.
In this dynamic position, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement electrical installation solutions that enhance aircraft capabilities and operational efficiency. You will work on projects that involve retrofitting existing aircraft with advanced connectivity systems, optimizing electrical layouts, and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and reliability of aircraft, enabling our customers to maintain competitive advantages in the aviation market.
In addition to technical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to engage with customers, understanding their unique operational challenges and providing tailored solutions that enhance their fleet's capabilities. This customer-centric approach is essential in fostering long-term relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
As part of the BGS team, you will be at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry, working on projects that not only improve existing aircraft but also pave the way for future advancements in aviation technology. Your work will contribute to the overall mission of Company to connect, protect, explore, and inspire, making a meaningful impact on the future of commercial aviation. We are a team of fast-paced and eager engineers; skilled scientists and thinkers; bold innovators willing to push boundaries. Join us, and be part of the team that will change the future of aerospace as we now know it.
Position Responsibilities:
• Design and develop electrical systems, including equipment racks, power panels, cable routing, and antenna configurations
• Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests).
• Develops complex statements of work, metrics, schedules and budgets
• Works with customers and suppliers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements
• Document processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacturing of electrical commodities
• Review supplier technical data to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• Provide in-service technical support and troubleshooting to airlines and modification sites
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency and effectiveness
Required Skills:
• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Computer Aided Design Tools
• Knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics).
Engineering Drawings & Specs
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
Preferred Skills:
• We work with a diverse set of technologies, but most of all we value engineers who are eager to learn new ways to deliver value to our customers.
Analytical Skills (Technical)
• Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
Engineering Drawings & Specs
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
Engineering Judgment
• Exercises engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity.
• Demonstrates understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and involves others in obtaining information for the engineering decision-making process.
Structural Design
• Knowledge of structural design principles and practices from requirements generation to production and product support.
Systems Thinking
• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.
Certification & Qualification
• Knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures (e.g. DO-160 and D6 requirements), including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
EMI/EMC
• Knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) considerations with respect to electrical/electronic design (e.g., wire harness design, grounding and shielding design techniques, lightning protection).
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Job Location: Long Beach, CA
Rate: Up to $105.00/Hour
Duration: 12+ months
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 10/28/2026
Address: 160 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 250
City, State: ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Phone: 425/451-0051
Fax Phone: 425/635-7630
Email: cjhunter@ctsinternational.com
Website: www.ctsinternational.com
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