Manager, Avionics & Electrical Engineering
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GENERAL SUMMARY
Leads and /or participates in design projects resulting in FAA certification of new aircraft & aircraft systems. Responsible for charting the future design of Eclipse aircraft avionics architecture. Will lead the efforts to develop, procure, test, integrate, and certify future products for incorporation on Eclipse aircraft both existing and future designs. Other duties include, but not limited to: changing existing design, creating new design in support of minor & major design improvements and providing engineering support to suppliers, manufacturing and other organizational functions. Must be self-starting, able to understand the interactions between engineering disciplines, and able to work cooperatively in a dynamic team-oriented environment. This position caries the responsibility to brief executive management regularly on all ongoing projects assigned to the avionics group.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.
To be successful in a managerial role, candidates should have various experiences in leadership roles. Managers may have a minimum of three years of experience working and performing in leadership roles such as Supervisor, Director or Team leader. A successful Manager will also demonstrate excellent motivation, team leading and the ability to achieve goals and objectives. Managerial experience may also be in the form of leadership roles and promotions within past organizations.
- Act as project manager / lead for assigned design projects and departmental projects
- Act as technical lead, liaison and/or support for FAA-related topics, including certification & field support
- Architect aircraft avionics systems and sub systems for incorporation in the aircraft
- Provide senior level leadership to department engineers fostering a collaborative work environment
- Participate in optimization initiatives, including obsolescence, reliability, affordability, and maintainability.
- Ability to adjust work approach & schedule based on the project (e.g. proof-of-concept, flight test, production, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, BSEE or BSCS preferred, or equivalent aerospace or related field work experience
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience developing hardware and software solutions in the aerospace environment
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbology & practices
- Minimum of 10 years aircraft avionics system design including software aspects
- To be successful in a managerial role, candidates should have various experiences in leadership roles. Managers may have a minimum of three years of experience working and performing in leadership roles such as Supervisor, Director or Team leader. A successful Manager will also demonstrate excellent motivation, team leading and the ability to achieve goals and objectives. Managerial experience may also be in the form of leadership roles and promotions within past organizations.
- Expert level knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Pursuit of excellence to the details surrounding success of a project (i.e. “detail oriented”)
- Demonstrated project management experience
Preferred:
- Project requirements management
- FAA certification experience and knowledge
- Good technical writing and strong overall communication skills
- Pragmatic in approach and willing to “lead by example”
- Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter Product Data Management (PDM) software
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Will manage at the departmental level as well as sub disciplines.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work may be performed in an office, warehouse or hangar environment with exposure to noise from aircraft and machinery. Light physical demands associated with an office work environment. May need to lift/move materials up to 25lbs. with or without assistance.
TRAVEL
Minimal travel may be required
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Engineering
SCHEDULE: M-F / Exempt position with a minimum work week of 40 hours
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 / year