Elfly Group

Aircraft Electrical Technician

Elfly Group  •  Sandefjord, NO (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

From sea to sky, from Norway to the world.

At Noemi Aerospace, we’re building the future of coastal mobility through Noemi, the world’s first fully electric seaplane. Our versatile, 9-passenger electric seaplanes can also move up to one tonne of cargo - quietly and with zero emissions. City harbor to city harbor? Easy. We’re amphibious too, requiring only short distances for takeoff and landing at traditional airports.

Noemi Aerospace is a growing startup with a multinational team of 30+ passionate employees. We offer an informal, playful, and dynamic work atmosphere where your voice truly matters and the days fly by.

We will make sure you receive a warm welcome and full support settling in with our team at Torp Airport, Sandefjord.

About the position:

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Electrical Technician to join our prototype manufacturing, assembly, and flight-test team. In this role, you will be on the front lines of wiring, integrating, and troubleshooting both low-voltage avionics networks and high-voltage electric powertrain systems on prototype and flight-test aircraft.

Working closely with our Lead Electrical Systems Engineer, you will ensure all wiring, harnesses, bonding, and electrical components meet strict airworthiness, EASA standards, and safety specifications.

Main responsibilities:

  • Harness & Systems Fabrication: Build, rout, wire, and modify high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical distribution harnesses, connectors, and avionics assemblies.
  • Prototyping & Assembly: Install electrical, electronic, instrument, and battery management systems (BMS) into composite airframes in accordance with engineering schematics and standard wiring practices.
  • Bonding & Grounding: Execute precision electrical bonding, grounding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/HIRF) protection measures tailored for carbon-fiber structures.
  • System Testing & Inspection: Perform continuity, insulation resistance (Megger), high-pot testing, and system functional checks on high-voltage and avionics circuits prior to ground/flight test runs.
  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and rectify electrical, instrument, and system faults during assembly, bench-testing, and flight-test operations.
  • Quality & Documentation: Maintain complete, accurate maintenance and assembly logs, non-conformance reports, and sign-offs compliant with EASA Part-21 (G/J) / Part-145 frameworks.

Your profile:

Required Qualifications:

  • Norwegian vocational qualification (Fagbrev i flyavionikerfaget) or equivalent foreign qualification, OR an EASA Part-66 Category B2 / Category A license (or equivalent military/practical avionics assembly experience).
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft electrical/avionics wiring, assembly or line/base maintenance.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, wiring manual diagrams and engineering change orders (ECOs).
  • Demonstrated experience with crimping, soldering, harness looming and aerospace connector assembly (e.g., MIL-DTL specs).
  • Fluent in English (our primary working language). Norwegian language skills are a plus.
  • Caring, flexible, awesome
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct experience with High-Voltage (HV) systems, electric powertrains or battery systems in aviation or EV motorsport environments.
  • Practical knowledge of composite aircraft electrical grounding, bonding and lightning strike protection.
  • Familiarity with EASA CS-23 certification projects, prototype building or flight-test support environments.

We offer:

  • Impact: A hands-on role building the future of electric flight and sustainable coastal aviation in Norway.
  • Culture: An informal, collaborative and passionate team of world-class engineers and aircraft builders.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Stock option plan, flexible working practices, and competitive benefits.
  • Relocation Support: Full onboarding and assistance for international applicants relocating to Norway.

Location & Application

  • Workplace: Torp Airport in Sandefjord -located on Norway's southeast coastline, known for its mild winters and vibrant summer life.
  • Process: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Noemi Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences thrive. Every applicant receives fair and equal consideration.

Elfly Group

About Elfly Group

We are committed to bringing electric aviation to you as soon as possible.

We are working on several exciting projects securing sustainable aviation, such as Noemi, our electric amphibious plane, which will hopefully be transporting people and cargo by 2030.

The benefits of electric propulsion systems in aircrafts are many, and we believe it is the answer to many of the challenges facing the aviation industry today.

We are one of the founders of the Nordic Network of Electric Aviation (NEA) - an industry network coordinating this development within the Nordic region.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Sandefjord, NO
Year Founded
2018
Website
el-fly.no
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