Elyes Kernag
Senior EWIS architect · CVE — Compliance Verification Engineer (EASA Part 21J) · thirteen years in aircraft electrical systems.
Now independent: I design the architecture, verify compliance, manage projects and train engineers.
NÎMES, FRANCE · FR / EN
1 sector, 4 roles
Senior EWIS architecture
Interconnection architecture, wiring harnesses and wiring diagrams: routing, segregation, identification, bonding/grounding, EMI/EMC, zonal analyses (ZSA/EZAP), electrical load analysis. SEE Electrical / IGE+XAO. CS-29 practices transferable to CS-25 Subpart H (25.1701–25.1731, AMC 20-22).
Compliance verification (EASA Part 21J)
CVE within the Airbus Helicopters DOA from 2020 to 2024 (organisation-bound authorization): independent verification and signature of compliance documents. Quickly re-authorizable under your DOA procedures, in-house or external.
Electrical system design responsible
System Design Responsible for a complete electrical system: requirements, architecture, justification, interfaces, testing — most recently blade ice protection (ATA 30).
Aerospace project management
Leading innovative developments from concept to prototype: pilot head-worn display (augmented reality), electro-optical system, kick-off of an unmanned aircraft programme.
Experience serving a range of standards
Regulatory framework
- EASA Part 21 Subpart J — Design Organisation Approval (DOA)
- Independent verification — 21.A.239(d)(2)
- Compliance documents & compliance statements
- ICA & Service Bulletins — written, verified and signed
- Certification programme (21.A.15(b)) · Level of Involvement
- Means of Compliance MC0–MC9
Certification bases
- CS-29 — large rotorcraft (home ground: Airbus Helicopters)
- CS-25 — generation/distribution practised (2013-2016); Subpart H EWIS framework mastered (AMC 20-22)
- Working knowledge of FAR 25 / 29 (14 CFR)
- Direct exchanges with international regulatory bodies (CAAC)
Standards & methods
- DO-160G — environmental qualification
- Segregation, bonding/grounding, EMI/EMC, wiring lightning protection
- Zonal analysis ZSA / EZAP
- Electrical load analysis · ATA 24 · ATA 92
- Tooled reviews: scripted checklists Python / VBA
My experience, a harness running across thirteen years
Senior EWIS architect — Airbus Helicopters
Production of wiring diagrams and interconnection architectures. Training and mentoring of young EWIS engineers. Structuring the kick-off of a new unmanned aircraft programme.
System design responsible & project manager — Airbus Helicopters
System Design Responsible for a blade ice protection electrical system: requirements, architecture, justification. Project manager for the development of an electro-optical system (EOS) prototype.
Project manager — Airbus Helicopters
Leading the development of a pilot head-worn display system (augmented reality): schedule, costs, milestones, cross-functional coordination. Founded my engineering company (March 2024).
Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) — Airbus Helicopters
Independent verification of compliance demonstrations and signature of compliance documents (electrical systems & installation), on the basis of which the DOA submits its compliance statements to EASA. Signature of flight authorizations, disposition of non-conformities, advisory notes to STC holders, contribution to major incident resolution, validation of certification tests. Wrote, verified and signed ICA (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness), including Service Bulletins. Compliance verification of modifications, both minor and major classification.
EWIS architect — Airbus Helicopters
System architecture studies: feasibility, cost/schedule estimation. Production of wiring diagrams (SEE Electrical / IGE+XAO), routing, segregation, identification. Selection of components, connectors and wires integrating zonal analyses (ZSA/EZAP) and EMI/EMC constraints. Authored Electrical Load Analyses (ELA), equipment development, customer support.
Electrical generation & distribution engineer — Airbus Helicopters
Development of equipment and simulation assets (hardware & software) for demonstration, research, certification and failure investigation.
Master's-level engineering degree — Electrical engineering & industrial computing
Embedded systems & microelectronics. In partnership with ITII PACA.
DUT — Electrical engineering & industrial computing
Automation & networks.
Tooled compliance reviews
Dual electrical + software skill set (Python, VBA): automated extraction and checking of wiring data, scripted compliance checklists, absorption of large volumes of drawings — a capacity multiplier for a design office or a DOA at peak load.
Passing on the EWIS craft
I currently train young engineers in EWIS architecture at Airbus Helicopters: structured skill development, cross reviews, design best practices. A senior profile that raises the team, not just the output.
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Feedback from colleagues
Full references available on request.
“We would like to see more people like him. A lot of rigour, responsiveness and good spirits. A very constructive person who acts intelligently for the benefit of the company.”
“Elyes is responsive and available whatever the subject. He is always looking for solutions. Very positive for the teams.”
“In one month on the RACER floor, he had a major impact by actively contributing to the power-on. Without him we would not have made it — at least not in time.”
“Elyes makes himself available to share his analyses, viewpoints and proposals. He always stays constructive, which is greatly appreciated on thorny subjects.”
“His greatest strength is his pragmatism and his efficiency on urgent technical topics, with solid knowledge of helicopter electrical generation.”
“If there is a problem, an investigation or advice to be found in the H175 and prototype electrical installation, one name comes to mind: Elyes. Active, responsive, open and kind.”
Let's connect
An EWIS assignment, a verification workload to absorb, a system to specify or a project to manage? I reply within 24 h.
Engagement terms
- Availability: currently on assignment — let's discuss upcoming needs
- Independent engineer (own company) since March 2024
- Direct contract, umbrella company or subcontracting
- Fully remote — very occasional on-site visits possible around Nîmes (Marignane OK)
- Professional French & English