Engineering Manager

AvtechTyee • Everett, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

AvtechTyee is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Airborne Electronics team. The role supports new product development, enhancements to existing designs, and obsolescence and sustainment. The manager provides technical support to business unit managers and sales to help win new business and grow the company, and leads project planning and technical work across the full product lifecycle. The position involves developing complex electronics and software for aerospace products, supporting certification, and ensuring technical, schedule, cost, and manufacturing requirements are met.

This is an onsite role. AvtechTyee states that in-person interactions support innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. The company describes a small-company feel with autonomy, close-knit teams, varied products and processes, benefits, and a focus on career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering; Electrical, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Proven aerospace experience, including successful development of R&D electromechanical products through the complete product lifecycle.
• At least 10 years of practical experience in hardware and software design.
• Experience with DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 qualification standards, DO-254 hardware development, and DO-178 software development standards.
• At least two years of project leadership or direct engineering management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA certification principles and AS9100 compliance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in applicable export regulations, or a non-U.S. person eligible to obtain required export authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Earned Value Management skills.
• An MBA or a master's degree in a relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Business Unit Managers and the sales function to win new business and drive company growth.
• Develop accurate project estimates and lead technical efforts for proposal generation.
• Plan project development, including manpower requirements, development costs, schedules, and special equipment needs.
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to maintain schedules, control project costs, and satisfy customer requirements.
• Provide technical direction to team members developing robust and efficient designs involving complex electronics and software to DO-254 and DO-178B/C.
• Prepare and communicate documentation required by certification authorities, including the FAA and EASA, to support product certification.
• Maintain an organized design approach and provide system-level definition as needed to meet technical, schedule, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
• Stay informed about technical advancements in the industry and implement those that can support existing or future products.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are implemented and assist with modifying and defining them as needed.
• Guide and mentor assigned personnel to improve individual and team productivity.

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• HSA with potential company contribution and/or FSA/DCFSA.
• 401(k) with 3% match and no length-of-service requirement.
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager