Program Engineer (Sales Technical Engineer)

U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

About the role

As a Program Engineer, you will lead the technical interface between sales account managers and design engineers to secure programs and provide aftermarket support to customers. Programs include new product development and existing product qualification and certification efforts for aviation products such as cockpit avionics, power conversion equipment, and battery systems. To be successful in this role, you will need to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal technical interface between engineering and the customer, either directly and/or through the sales account manager
• Create, collect, consolidate, and/or summarize technical data to meet customer requirements and deliverables
• Drive projects to meet company and engineering time, cost, and requirements targets
• Serve as the gatekeeper for intellectual property (IP) in accordance with company policy
• Support new sales efforts by reviewing proposal requirements and determining compliance
• Work closely with engineering project managers and teams to assess status and represent progress to sales account managers and customers
• Provide product-level expertise on functions, features, qualifications, and capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the proposal process to completion

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a related aviation field
• Strong program/project management skills
• Understanding of, or experience with, electrical and electromechanical products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Organized, focused, and results-oriented
• Problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of aviation certification (Type Certificate and Supplemental Type Certificates) and qualification topics
• Knowledge of aviation standards, such as RTCA/DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package
• Environment that supports career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Climate-controlled, clean, organized, and safe facility
• Professional, light manufacturing environment
• Frequent company events, including:
  • Annual food truck fest appreciation day
  • Monthly fruit/donut day
  • Employee luncheons throughout the year
  • Wellness challenges with incentives
  • Frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events
• Small company feel with impactful work

Pay

$80,000–$120,000 yearly salary