Senior Electrical Engineer – Aviation
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 06, 2026
The Jacobs Aviation Team in NY/NJ is experiencing exciting growth within our established practice therefore we have a need for an experienced Aviation Electrical Engineer to support airfield engineering projects.
In this role, you will design, develop, and oversee the implementation of electrical systems for airfields, including lighting, navigation aids, power distribution, and communication systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical engineering, a deep understanding of aviation standards, and experience working on airfield or infrastructure projects
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop electrical systems for airfields, including:
o Airfield Lighting Systems: Runway lights, taxiway lights, approach lighting, and signage.
o Navigation Aids: Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI), and Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI).
o Power Distribution: airfield lighting vaul...
In this role, you will design, develop, and oversee the implementation of electrical systems for airfields, including lighting, navigation aids, power distribution, and communication systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical engineering, a deep understanding of aviation standards, and experience working on airfield or infrastructure projects
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop electrical systems for airfields, including:
o Airfield Lighting Systems: Runway lights, taxiway lights, approach lighting, and signage.
o Navigation Aids: Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI), and Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI).
o Power Distribution: airfield lighting vaul...