AEVEX Aerospace

Sr. Project Engineer

AEVEX Aerospace • $110K — $130K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (Master's preferred)
  • 10 years of experience in leading teams for aircraft or complex systems development
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards in design and manufacturing
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical documents
  • Effective problem-solving and analytical capabilities
  • Experience with System Engineering tools for project requirement management
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical manager for the product line throughout its lifecycle
  • Develop tailored System Engineering processes based on cost, schedule, and risk
  • Create requirements traceability verification matrix and support verification analysis
  • Facilitate coordination between Project Management and production teams
  • Co-Chair the Air Vehicle Change Control Board for design upgrades
  • Implement AS9100 design processes to ensure product quality and reliability
  • Define system interfaces and manage cross-disciplinary requirements.

Benefits

  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance with company-covered premiums
  • Professional development funding
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with various support services.
Full Job Description
Work Arrangement
This is a hybrid position out of our Dayton, OH or Tampa, FL offices. Up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Job Overview
Technical owner of an engineering product line across its rapid lifecycle from prototype to production and fielded product support

Essential Functions
• Acts as the technical manager for assigned product line, accountable for driving all aspects of product design, production, testing and support. Responsible for the full life cycle development and sustainment from concept to retirement of assigned product line.
• Develop and tailor System Engineering processes based on program cost, schedule, and risk tolerance
• Develop requirements traceability verification matrix (RVTM) and supporting the verification analysis and testing.
• Provides Interface between Project Management, Platform, Design and Production team
• Co-Chairs (with Program Management) the Air Vehicle Change Control Board (CCB) for assigned UAS platform and coordinates design upgrades and corrective actions with quality, manufacturing engineering, production and supply chain management.
• Responsible for development, implementation, and management of AS9100 design and development processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Accountable for developing and documenting system and subsystem level requirements and interfaces in coordination with suppliers and design team. Responsible for verification of the 'as designed' solution to those requirements.
• Drives integration requirements and schedule for NAC systems being implemented on internal and external platforms.
• Responsible for defining system and subsystem interfaces and translation of those requirements across a multi-disciplinary team which they manage.
• Responsible for leading a team of engineers and contractors to ensure a total technical solution is within scope, budget and being delivered to the customer on time
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
• Strong Communications Skills, both verbal and written; and ability to read and understand technical requirements documents required
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills required
• Required to display strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meeting project/company objectives.
• Required to focus on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
• Strong ability to use System Engineering tools to document and manage project requirements
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Education / Certifications
• Bachelor of Science in any of the following fields: Aerospace, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Master's Degree in Engineering preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Experience
• 10 years of relevant experience leading teams in the development of aircraft, unmanned systems, and/or other complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards in a design and manufacturing environment
• Experience in the following areas preferred:
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Flight testing
RC Aircraft or UAS
JIRA task management
Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time

Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a [Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace is a provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions. The company offers a range of services, including full-spectrum ISR operations, training and mentoring, and technology solutions. AEVEX Aerospace serves a variety of customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and other government organizations. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Simi Valley, California.
Learn more about AEVEX Aerospace
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2018
Revenue
$100 million

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