Avionics & Electrical Engineer

AMAC Aerospace seeks a Mid-level Avionics & Electrical Engineer in Basel to design and test cabin and avionics systems for transport category aircraft.

The company is looking for an independent design engineer to handle the development of cabin-related and avionics systems. The role involves taking ownership of system designs from initial specifications through to testing and certification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design cabin and avionics systems for transport category aircraft.
• Commission, modify, and test electrical and avionic systems during cabin completion projects.
• Create system specifications and service definitions.
• Assist with project preparation, including drafting quotations, order descriptions, and material orders.
• Produce layout drawings, block diagrams, wiring schematics, and item lists, while managing ECOs and PCRs.
• Develop installation instructions and technical documentation such as Engineering Orders (EO) and Service Bulletins (SB).
• Prepare procedures for ground and flight checks.
• Compile compliance reports and analyses for equipment qualification, wiring routing, installation, and safety assessments.
• Manage vendor information and manuals.
• Collaborate with internal departments including Avionic & Electrical Services, Airworthiness Office, and Mechanical Engineering teams.
• Coordinate with external vendors, suppliers, and test facilities.
• Select appropriate equipment, components, and materials.
• Create electrical wiring diagrams using Visio.
• Develop technical, safety, and certification documentation.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience.
• A degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD software.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in the aviation industry and design engineering.
• Strong communication skills in English, German, and/or French.

What the company offers

• Join a young, dynamic, owner-managed company with a hands-on approach.
• Enjoy a multifaceted and challenging role within an exclusive environment.
• Receive attractive employment conditions and social benefits.
• Benefit from five weeks of annual leave, increasing to six weeks after age 50.
• Access free on-site English lessons and individual training opportunities.
• Enjoy subsidized canteen meals, parking spaces, or free shuttle bus transport.
• Take advantage of employee discounts at various fleets, bars, and restaurants.
• Participate in corporate events such as the annual Christmas party and summer BBQ.

About the company

AMAC Aerospace is an owner-managed, young, and dynamic organization known for its hands-on mentality. The company provides a multifaceted and challenging work environment where employees can take on significant responsibility.

• Owner-managed structure with a hands-on mentality.
• Young and dynamic corporate culture.
• Exclusive and challenging work environment.