Engineer IV, Project Engineering
About The Position
The Project Engineer is the primary technical point of contact among customers, internal non-technical teams, and the engineering teams responsible for executing projects. At Level IV, the role manages highly technical and complex projects, mentors less senior Project Engineers, supports business development, and serves as a subject-matter expert across Astronics CSC project types. The engineer is accountable for delivering designs that meet project requirements within schedule and budget, and may support engineering work through design and drawing review, modeling, analysis, or certification deliverables. The role coordinates project scope, staffing, schedules, resources, design and certification requirements, deliverables, risks, vendors, and customer communications. Projects may focus on outside-aircraft structural modifications, cabin modifications or interior reconfigurations, or cabin systems. The position may require knowledge of SOX/404 internal audit controls and related documentation. It has no supervisory responsibilities. The position is advertised with an estimated annual salary range of $110,000 to $154,000 for positions in Illinois, plus eligibility for quarterly incentive compensation. Astronics describes the role as eligible for its comprehensive benefits package available to full-time employees, including health and insurance coverage, retirement and savings programs, paid time off, wellness resources, and tuition reimbursement. Employment may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws, and is contingent on authorization to access those items under applicable law.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical/equivalent field.
- At least 6 years of experience working in a regulatory background; FAA background is preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience working as a technical lead on engineering projects.
- At least 10 years of experience in mechanical or electrical design.
- Multidisciplinary engineering experience spanning electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing understanding.
- Experience in aviation/aerospace or a similar industry.
- Familiarity with or experience using a 3D CAD package; SolidWorks or CATIA V5 preferred.
- Familiarity with or experience using a 2D CAD package; AutoCAD preferred.
- Familiarity with or experience developing piece-part, assembly, and/or installation models and drawings.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Nice To Haves
- FAA regulatory background.
- More than 10 years of experience in requirements determination and writing.
- More than 10 years as project leader on at least three of the following project types: connectivity system integration, in-seat power, cabin modifications/interior reconfigurations, or large structures such as radome installations.
- Experience with SolidWorks or CATIA V5.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Support business development quotations that require substantial technical involvement.
- Support the Project Engineering Manager in defining Project Engineering process documentation.
- Manage complex projects requiring extensive coordination and technical discipline, with focus in outside-aircraft structural modifications, cabin modifications/interior reconfigurations, or cabin systems.
- Develop engineering inputs for proposals, including scope, engineering budget, parts cost, and schedule assessments.
- Establish detailed staffing plans for project design execution.
- Coordinate with the Aircraft Integration Design Engineering Manager, Certification Engineering Manager, and Project Engineering Manager to allocate resources and develop detailed schedules.
- Identify customer dependencies needed to execute project design within the defined schedule.
- Develop, manage, and communicate design and certification requirements and strategy to the engineering team.
- Manage and report on engineering resources throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage and report on deliverable execution.
- Identify design-scope budget or schedule changes and technical design risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate technical project vendors, including ODA, DOA, and compliance-testing vendors.
- Manage and document technical tasks, risks, issues, and escalations.
- Coordinate project milestone meetings, such as PDR and CDR.
- Serve as the primary customer interface for technical issues and design reviews.
- Make technical decisions during projects and ensure designs meet requirements within schedule and budget.
- Support engineering development as needed, including design/drawing review and approval, modeling, analysis, and detailed certification deliverable development.
- Mentor and train less senior employees.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in primary CSC project types and as a technical advisor for active company projects.
- Advise executive leadership and industry bodies strategically; shape organizational practices, mentor employees at all levels, and drive long-term technical vision.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Voluntary life/AD&D coverage
- Voluntary critical illness coverage
- Accident prevention coverage
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- 401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3% of eligible wages and potential annual discretionary contribution
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Quarterly incentive compensation bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Paid time off
- Volunteer Time Off program
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
