Senior Electrical Design Engineer

PPG IndustriesHuntsville, Alabama

PPG Aerospace, global leader in advanced aircraft windshields and windows to commercial, regional, military, and general aviation sectors, is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our Transparency Design and Development team. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will drive the design and development of cutting-edge heating systems for aircraft windshields across all existing platforms, utilizing glass, acrylic, and polycarbonate substrates with advanced-technology coatings, liners, and interlayers for optimal performance, weight reduction, and extended service life. You will collaborate with customers to define electrical interfaces tailored to diverse aircraft architectures, ensuring seamless integration and precise power delivery. Leveraging your expertise in thermal analysis—using specialized analysis tools and industry software platforms such as Altair for transient analysis—you will ensure windshields meet defogging and anti-icing requirements under FAR 25 Appendix C and Appendix O. Working with multi-layered materials and edge attachments for load-carrying capabilities, you will provide innovative solutions, support cross-functional teams including structural analysts, and contribute to PPG's legacy of revolutionary advancements in aerospace transparency technology.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers to define the electrical interface of aircraft windshield heating systems.Develop design requirements for windshield heating systems, encompassing system design, component design, and design for manufacturability.Apply PPG's diverse heating system technologies for AC or DC voltage-based aircraft.Conduct thermal analysis to ensure full defogging of cockpit windows and anti-icing of external surfaces during flight, meeting FAR 25 Appendix C and Appendix O standards.Support production personnel in the correct use of electrical measuring equipment.Provide technical assistance to product support teams on electrical system inquiries for in-service transparencies.Assist qualification test engineers with electrical setup for window testing.Engage with customers, sales, product support engineering, program management, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory agencies.Actively participate in PPG's New Product Introduction (NPI) process, contributing to Technical Reviews and Management Gate Reviews, including New Program Selection Meetings.Stay informed on industry trends, government regulations, customer requirements, and PPG Aerospace Transparency's manufacturing processes to provide actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in electrical design, thermal analysis or similar experience, preferably in aerospace applications.Or advanced degree (PHD/Masters) with 3+ years of similar experience.Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software is required.Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D modeling is a plus.Experience with SolidWorks PDM or similar is a plus.Experience with Altair Embed, ANSYS Thermal Desktop, ANSYS CFD or similar tools is a plus.Familiarity with DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment is a plus.This position requires U.S. citizenship or Lawful permanent residents due to federal export control regulations (ITAR)

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

\nAbout us:

\n \n Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
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\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
\n
\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

\n \n PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

\n \n PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
\n \n Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.