VERIFIED ENGLISH WORKPLACE
Electrical Certification Engineer / Electrical Architect (all genders)
Elevate Aircraft Seating GmbH • 67661 Kaiserslautern, Germany
100% English First
Key Job Details & Specifications
- Contract: Permanent (Unbefristet)
- Employment: Full-Time
- Start Date: From 2026-10-20
- Work Location: 67661 Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Employer: Elevate Aircraft Seating GmbH
Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger
experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing.
With locations in California, Washington, and Germany, we are guided
by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. For
the Certification division at Elevate Aircraft Seating in
Kaiserslautern, we are looking for a skilled Electrical Certification
Engineer / Electrical Architect (all genders) Position Overview In
this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and
certification compliance of electrical systems integrated into
aircraft seats and cabin furniture. Collaborating closely with
suppliers, customers, and regulatory authorities, you will lead
certification activities, define qualification requirements, review
and create technical documentation, and support the development of
innovative aerospace products in an international and dynamic
environment. Your Duties Other duties and projects may be assigned as
needed . The Electrical Certification Engineer substantiates and
verifies that the development of the electrical equipment installed in
the seats and furniture are in accordance with all relevant
certification requirements and meets the customers specification
Capable of analyzing the LRU (Line Replaceable Units) specifications,
the OEM, customer, and regulatory requirements and definition of their
justification for the related projects Performing DFMEAs as well as
defining the testing requirements and the equipment qualification to
be fulfilled by the suppliers of the electrical components Technical
Management of the Electrical Equipment Suppliers including their
Equipment related certification documents review and approval Capable
of creating software validation (e.g., for seat actuation systems)
Capability to write and/or checking seat-relevant electrical
certification documents, like Acceptance Test Plan & Report, Grounding
and Bonding calculations, Electrical Load Analysis, Safety System
Assessment/Safety Analysis, and more Your Qualification University
degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering,
or equivalent education and experience Profound knowledge of
airworthiness regulations and requirements A minimum of 5 years or
more of direct experience in the certification of electrical systems
for aircraft interiors Proficiency in Project Management,
communication, and leadership. Experience in working at a fast pace in
changing environments; able to provide direction and pivot as needed
whilst facing high levels of ambiguity Highly collaborative team
player with strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach
Capable of working in English and German Applicants must hold a valid
work permit for the European Union Willingness to travel as required
What can you expect from us Exciting opportunities for both
professional and personal development The freedom to contribute your
own ideas while working in an international environment 30 days of
annual leave, additional collective agreement benefits, competitive
compensation in line with the metal industry collective agreement, and
a company pension scheme Access to a bicycle leasing program and our
Corporate Benefits platform An open, collaborative, and appreciative
working atmosphere In addition, we compensate for up to three public
holidays per year that fall on a weekend by granting an additional day
off during the week Our diversity makes us strong! Elevate Aircraft
Seating believes in the principles of equal opportunities, diversity
and inclusion in the workplace. For this reason, incoming applications
are selected on the basis of professional qualifications and fit with
our corporate values, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender,
sexual identity, nationality, severe disability or equality or age.