Wire Data Engineer

The Wire Data Engineer role supports the development and integration of aircraft wiring architecture that connects critical aircraft systems. Based in Fort Worth, TX, this onsite contract position focuses on defining wiring requirements and interfaces, producing wiring schematics and drawings, and providing technical support through design, test, qualification, certification, and troubleshooting.

Location and Schedule

• Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)
• Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Employment Type and Pay

• Job Type: Full-Time, 9-Month Contract
• Pay Rate: USD $40.00 - $75.00 per hour

Core Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft wiring system requirements, architecture, and interfaces to support aircraft system integration.
• Manage electrical data bus and power requirements across aircraft systems.
• Create aircraft wiring architecture, diagrams, and schematics using Mentor Graphics Capital tools.
• Use the Capital Harness Systems (CHS) toolset to develop and release wiring drawings.
• Coordinate with aircraft systems engineers and wire routing and installation design engineers.
• Evaluate wiring system architecture in a model-based design environment using applicable architecture tools.
• Support wiring suppliers through design and production activities.
• Provide technical support during aircraft build, installation, testing, and operations.
• Assist with aircraft and system qualification, certification, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure wiring designs meet system, manufacturing, and aircraft integration requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years experience developing aircraft system wiring requirements, architectures, and interfaces.
• Direct hands-on experience with Mentor Graphics Capital tools for electrical wiring design.
• Experience with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; wire harness platform architecture; wire harness engineering; manufacturing formboards and tooling; technical publications.
• Familiarity with military certification requirements and electrical wiring industry standards for aircraft.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Tools and Technologies

• Mentor Graphics Capital tools
• Capital Harness Systems (CHS) toolset
• ENOVIA
• DOORS
• Serena Dimensions

Preferred Qualifications

• System development and testing within a Systems Integration Lab (SIL).
• Aircraft installation, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with ENOVIA, DOORS, and Serena Dimensions.
• Creating system architecture and detailed wiring schematics.
• Supporting aircraft through integration, test, qualification, and certification activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable