The primary responsibility of the Project Engineer will be to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams focused on design and manufacture of leading-edge avionics products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, software, systems, and certification) through all phases of product development including planning, architecture, implementation, verification, certification, and sustainment.
• Lead technical teams in proposal pursuits for the capture new business.
• Technical point of contact with Astronautics Customers or future Astronautics Customers.
• Manage the technical scope with Customers and internal development teams.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure that designs meet or exceed customer and certification requirements.
• Plan and manage engineering teams schedules and budgets to ensure alignment with customer and internal expectations.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and realize opportunities on projects.
• Lead project level product design reviews and closure of actions.
• Monitor and communicate project status (written and orally) to Program Management, Astronautics Management, and Customers.
• Provide technical leadership for supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Propose and manage the design of product improvements and technology updates.
• Coordinate with product strategy to ensure that product developments align with product roadmaps

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
• 7+ years of engineering experience in electronic equipment is required
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience ensuring designs meet or exceed customer requirements is required
• Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing engineering development projects including staffing, schedule, budget, and risk management

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in the design of avionics or other safety critical systems
• Knowledge of ARP-4754, DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178
• Working knowledge of MS Project

Required Skills Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:     

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English.  Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Must possess and apply solid basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to read and comprehend road maps.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of E-mail and handheld computers (will train).

Certificates and Licenses:

A valid driver’s license from the state that the employee resides