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James Smith

@jamessmith10

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Senior systems integration engineer specializing in aircraft electrical and STC modification designs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a challenging career where I can use my engineering and systems integration skills to help advance a business, with an excellent employment opportunity. I’m also eager to learn new skills and keep up with business and technological advancements.

I’m a Senior Systems Integration Engineer focused on aircraft electrical design and systems integration—designing wiring diagrams, harness assembly drawings, harness routing drawings, and writing reports for STC and modification efforts across Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Bombardier, and other platforms. In my most recent role at L2, I support Satcom and business jet to ISR conversions and travel for site surveys, PI&Ts, and aircraft installations.

Across Thales and Aeromech, I extended that same certification-driven engineering approach by providing technical support to technicians, designing and integrating In Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems, and also working on train control systems (including relay racks, Track Control Servers, PLC cards, electronic track switches, and sensors). I’ve led teams and coordinated engineering-to-production execution—guiding technicians through installations to obtain approval from DERs, ensuring STC documentation accuracy to PSCP/contract requirements, and applying Six Sigma methodology to reduce process span time—while staying eager to learn new business and technological advancements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Systems Integration Engineer

L2 Aviation

Nov 2021 - May 2026 (4 years 6 months)

Designed wiring diagrams and harness documentation and authored STC/modification reports for multiple aircraft platforms, including Boeing, Embraer, and Bombardier. Supported Satcom and business jet-to-ISR conversion efforts through on-site surveys, PI&T activities, and aircraft installation support.

STC Satcom Integration ISR Conversion Support Aircraft Installations Technical Reporting

Sr. Aircraft Electrical Engineer

Thales USA

Jun 2014 - Nov 2021 (7 years 5 months)

Produced wiring diagrams, harness assembly/routing drawings, and STC/modification reports for Boeing and Airbus aircraft while providing technical support to technicians. Integrated and modified In Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems and supported train control systems design and testing.

STC Modification Engineering In Flight Entertainment Systems Track Control Servers

Electrical Engineer

Aeromech Inc.

Dec 2011 - Jun 2014 (2 years 6 months)

Performed ODA design and certification work, including STC/modification documentation such as wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and technical reports. Supported troubleshooting and delivered integration/modification work for glass cockpits, Satcom, and IFE across multiple aircraft platforms.

ODA Design Support STC Glass Cockpit Integration IFE Modifications Technical Troubleshooting

Avionics/Designer Foreman

Bell Aero

Sep 2005 - Apr 2009 (3 years 7 months)

Led avionics depot-level maintenance for multiple Huey II variants (H, N, ST, and UH-IH) and managed up to 25 technicians. Wrote work instructions and technical drawings, traveled internationally for aircraft upgrades, and reduced process span time using Six Sigma methodology.

UH IH II & N Model DOS Package Familiarity technical drawings Working Instructions Six Sigma Process Improvement Harness Form Board Build Support

Electronics Technician Supervisor

Holmes Correctional Institute

Sep 2002 - Sep 2005 (3 years)

Supervised installation and repair of microwave, stereo doppler, and microphonic detection systems and maintained other electronic security equipment to support prison operations. Tested and evaluated systems, submitted monthly reports, and handled procurement and maintenance of parts in line with Florida prison security requirements.

Microwave Detection Systems Microphonic Detection Fire Alarm Systems Security Gate Operator Controls Electronic Testing

Student and Information Systems Intern

Chipola College

Jan 2001 - Aug 2002 (1 year 7 months)

Built and installed network and coax/fiber cabling and supported installation of a new campus network system. Gained hands-on experience with computer troubleshooting and configuration tasks such as installing switches and routers.

Twisted Pair Networking Fiber Optics Router Installation Network Troubleshooting Network Systems Installation