Lead Avionics Engineer

Metrea Management LLC•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In the Aircraft Modifications Lead Avionics Engineer role, 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 will support major alterations and Supplemental Type Certificate development managed by both the FAA and the Peregrine ODA within Metrea Aerospace Design. This role site within the AeroSpace Design (ASD) area of Metrea. 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 acts as the central command and coordination hub, managing requirements and external interfaces from inception to operational delivery. Specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC), a Part 145 facility focused on airframe modification, and Aerospace Design (ASD), which provides organic design engineering and FAA-authorized certification. Collectively, these elements bridge the gap between initial requirements and the deployment of flight-certified, mission-ready assets.

Requirements

Four+ year engineering degree preferred.
8-15 years working experience in designing/engineering and installation of 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 domestic & international travel (occasional)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and 2 years (required) of relevant design and installation of avionics systems.
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of the avionics design team, including setting priorities and expectations, labor tracking and employee performance appraisals.
Coordinate with management and other team leads to determine priorities, identify issues and apply resources in support of organizational goals.
Review project requirements including Statement(s) of Work.
Review and approve interconnect drawings for all affected avionics systems using AutoCad and PLM software
Review Installation data packages, including systems and electrical fabrication, assembly and installation drawings, master data lists, drawings and reports, for compliance with project requirements.
Apply electrical engineering standards to drawing development by providing technical reviews, team guidance and enforcement of provided CAD templates, formats and standards.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Multi-task and maintain a positive attitude in a fast paced, changing environment.