Avionics Product Engineer — Production Owner

Ursa Major; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental & Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking an Avionics Product Engineer to own a complex hardware product from design through production, ensuring delivery, quality and performance. You will certify hardware, lead cross‑functional reviews, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and program management to meet customer commitments.

The role requires a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in electronic hardware, and experience with avionics or defense systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience developing, testing, or supporting electronic hardware.
• Experience with avionics, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical hardware design and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing, integration, qualification, or production.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with hardware verification, acceptance testing, and production test processes.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive execution across multiple organizations.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance technical decision-making with schedule and business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall technical success and execution of an assigned avionics product throughout production.
• Develop and maintain expert-level understanding of the electrical design, architecture, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across production, test, integration, and fielded hardware, engaging subject matter experts when appropriate.
• Own production schedules and drive execution to meet customer contract commitments, internal milestones, and R&D deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management to ensure successful hardware deliveries, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
• Support active programs, customer meetings, and technical discussions as the product representative.
• Complete Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), review results, certify production hardware, and ensure compliance with product requirements.
• Review and disposition technical documentation including ATPs, discrepancy reports, vendor test reports, and manufacturing data packages.
• Lead first-line technical evaluation of circuit boards, assemblies, harnesses, and other supplied hardware, coordinating with SMEs as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, production yield, quality, cost, and lead times through engineering and process improvements.
• Maintain configuration awareness and ensure technical documentation remains current throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for production and customer issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional coordination

Project planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking an Avionics Product Engineer to own a complex hardware product from design through production, ensuring delivery, quality and performance. You will certify hardware, lead cross‑functional reviews, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and program management to meet customer commitments.

The role requires a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in electronic hardware, and experience with avionics or defense systems.