10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or defense
3+ years in engineering leadership or management
Knowledge of ARP-4754A and DO-178C
Proven track record in talent development and coaching
Experience with engineering project planning and risk management
Strong communication skills in a matrixed organization
Responsibilities
Build and retain high-performing engineering teams
Coach and mentor engineering staff to enhance capabilities
Lead governance across systems and software engineering
Manage workforce planning and engineering budgets
Drive program execution with risk management and metrics
Collaborate with product management for requirement definitions
Spearhead engineering transformation and AI adoption
Partner with peers to share best practices and lessons learned
Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful program outcomes
Act as technical liaison with external parties as needed
Benefits
Fostering a culture of innovation
Opportunities for continuous learning and development
Collaboration with diverse engineering functions
Focus on engineering transformation with modern practices
Exposure to advanced technologies like AI and MBSE
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Build, develop, and retain high-performing engineering teams by fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Coach and mentor engineering leaders and individual contributors, helping them achieve their professional goals while growing organizational capability.
Lead functional governance across systems engineering (ARP-4754A), software engineering (DO-178C), and engineering project leadership.
Own workforce planning, succession planning, resource allocation, and engineering budgets across three functions.
Drive program execution: credible estimates, resource-loaded schedules, risk management, and metrics-driven management.
Collaborate with product management, hardware engineering, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and roadmaps.
Sponsor engineering transformation: model-based systems engineering, digital thread, and modern development practices compatible with certification.
Drive continuous improvement and AI adoption within your organization - championing lean practices and AI-assisted engineering tools as part of how the team works every day.
Work across product lines, partnering with peer engineering managers to share talent, harmonize practices, and carry lessons learned between organizations.
Partner closely with senior leaders, program managers, customers, and functional stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
Act as the engineering technical liaison with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies when required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, Computer, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or related industries.
3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience with direct reports.
Working knowledge of avionics development lifecycles (ARP-4754A systems and/or DO-178C software practice).
A people-first leadership record: talent development, coaching and mentoring, succession planning, performance management, and team building.
Experience with engineering project planning, estimation, and risk management.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or MBA.
Experience with flight recorders or other high-integrity / crash-protected avionics.
Familiarity with DO-160, DO-254, ED-112A, TSO standards, and airworthiness security (DO-326A).
Exposure to MBSE, digital thread, and agile development in certified environments.
INCOSE, PMP, or equivalent certifications; lean / continuous improvement training.
