Engineering Manager

Come join a fun and dedicated team where you can make a real difference! AvtechTyee is committed to reducing our global environmental impact, supporting the health and safety of our employees, increasing the diversity of our workforce, and fostering mutually beneficial relationships within our community, all while developing and manufacturing some of the best and most reliable aerospace products in the industry. We’re backed by a corporation but with a small company feel, offering autonomy, close-knit teams, and a wide variety of products and processes.

About the role

AvtechTyee is searching for an Engineering Manager with solid project management (full product life cycle) experience and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. You will be working on-site at our facility with the Airborne Electronics team, supporting new product development, enhancements to existing designs, and obsolescence/sustainment. In-person interactions are required to drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, and team cohesion.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to Business Unit Managers and the sales function to win new business and drive company growth.
• Develops accurate project estimates and leads technical effort for proposal generation.
• Plan project development, including: manpower requirements, development costs, schedule preparation, and any special equipment needs.
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to maintain schedules, control project costs, and satisfy customer requirements.
• Provides technical direction to team members to realize robust and efficient designs involving complex electronics and software to DO-254 and DO-178B/C.
• Prepares and communicates necessary documentation to certification authorities (FAA, EASA, etc.) to realize product certification.
• Maintain an organized design approach, providing system-level definition as needed, to ensure that technical requirements, schedule, cost, and manufacturing requirements are met.
• Stays technically informed and implements the industry's state-of-the-art technical advancements that can support existing and/or future products.
• Ensures that company policies and procedures are implemented and assists in modification and definition of these policies and procedures as needed.
• Provides guidance and mentoring for assigned personnel to continuously improve personal and overall team productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science, or Mechanical preferred). An MBA or a master's degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred.
• Proven experience in aerospace, with a background in successfully developing R&D electro-mechanical products through the complete product lifecycle.
• Minimum of ten years of practical experience in the design of hardware and software. Experience with DO-160 and Mil-STD 810 qualification standards, DO-254 hardware development, and DO-178 software development standards.
• Minimum of two years of project leadership or direct engineering management.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA certification principles and AS9100 compliance.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.

Pay

The wage/salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000, depending on education and experience.

Benefits

• 9/80 Work Schedule – every other Friday off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• HSA with potential company contribution, and/or FSA/DCFSA
• 401(k) with 3% match with no length-of-service requirement
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness Coverage
• Auto/Home, Legal, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Allowance for Safety Glasses
• Allowance for Safety Shoes
• 10 Company-Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Referral Bonuses
• Quarterly lunches and other events
• Bonus