Lead Avionics Engineer

About the Company

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas, including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars: Support Groups (global shared-services), Core Groups (end-to-end mission capabilities), and Market Groups (regional alignment). Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

About the Group

The Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) provides an integrated, end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell manages requirements and external interfaces, while the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC) and Aerospace Design (ASD) handle airframe modification, design engineering, and FAA-authorized certification.

About the Role

As the Aircraft Modifications Lead Avionics Engineer, you will provide guidance, priorities, and assistance to engineers designing and certifying the integration of avionics systems into general aviation, business, transport, and military derivative aircraft. This role supports major alterations and Supplemental Type Certificate development managed by the FAA and the Peregrine ODA within Metrea Aerospace Design.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of the avionics design team, including setting priorities, labor tracking, and employee performance appraisals
• Coordinate with management and other team leads to determine priorities, identify issues, and allocate resources
• Review project requirements, including Statements of Work
• Review and approve interconnect drawings for all affected avionics systems using AutoCad and PLM software
• Review installation data packages (systems/electrical fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings, master data lists, reports) for compliance with project requirements
• Apply electrical engineering standards to drawing development, including technical reviews, team guidance, and enforcement of CAD templates and formats
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree preferred
• 8-15 years of experience in designing, engineering, and installing avionics systems upgrades, ideally in a special missions modification environment
• 2-5 years of engineering leadership experience preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills
• USA Passport, available for occasional domestic and international travel
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant design/installation experience in avionics systems (required)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
• AD&D coverage
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized gym membership/plans through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. US citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements. Security clearance is not required.

Schedule

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and shifts may vary based on department and business needs. Exempt employees must be available on-call as required.

Travel: Less than 20%.

Company Culture

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form our "Teammate Firmware," guiding how we collaborate, solve problems, and adapt in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. This foundation enables hyper-collaboration, dynamic decision-making, and a commitment to delivering elegant, effective solutions.