Founded in 1962, SOGECLAIR is a group of engineering companies specializing in high technologies. With an international presence, SOGECLAIR has extended its influence beyond national borders, reinforcing its ability to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.
SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING consolidates and develops engineering projects within the group, featuring a diversity of areas of expertise. As a company with a human dimension, SOGECLAIR and its teams of experts offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from research and development to service support.
As a designer of innovative, high value-added products and solutions, SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING brings its high-tech engineering skills to the cutting-edge aeronautical, space, rail and naval sectors.
Our expertise: aerostructure and systems installation, aircraft interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence, environmental transition.
Our values:
- Trust and team spirit
- Performance and innovation
- Responsibility and commitment
- Fairness and ethics in business
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer in Évora, Portugal
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and certification of aircraft electrical systems with a focus on EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems). You will ensure full compliance with aerospace regulatory standards while supporting design traceability, system modeling, and certification readiness.
Requirements
Your main tasks will be:
- Define system requirements and electrical architectures for EWIS and aircraft systems
- Use IBM DOORS for requirements management and MATLAB/SIMULINK for system modeling
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards: SAE AS-ARP, RTCA DO-160 / EUROCAE ED-14
- Address certification requirements for safety (23.1309-1E), lightning (20-130B), and HIRF (20-158A)
- Support testing, validation, and documentation of electrical installations
- Liaise with OEMs, suppliers, and authorities to align on system compliance
- Review supplier documentation and provide input for certification submissions
About you:
- You hold a Master's degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrotechnical Engineering
- You have 20+ years of experience in aircraft electrical systems engineering
- You have worked for at least 5 years in OEMs or EWIS/electrical parts suppliers
- You are fluent in English (mandatory); Spanish and Portuguese are highly valued
Mandatory skills:
- Experience with IBM DOORS and MATLAB/SIMULINK
- Strong knowledge of EWIS design and integration
- In-depth understanding of FAA and EASA regulations:
- FAR Parts 23, 91, 121, 135
- EASA CS-23
- FAA AC & EASA AMC
- 23.1309-1E (Safety), 20-130B (Lightning), 20-158A (HIRF)
Added Value:
- Experience in aircraft testing, system validation, and certification audits
- Broad understanding of system-level integration and requirements traceability
Mastered Tools:
- Systems Engineering: IBM DOORS, MATLAB/SIMULINK
Your personality:
- Systematic, compliance-driven, and results-oriented
- Able to handle technical complexity and certification documentation
- Skilled communicator with a strong systems thinking mindset
Benefits
- Strategic career progression with international mobility opportunities
- Advanced training and leadership development in high-profile aerospace programs
- Empowering team culture with direct impact and cross-functional collaboration and more