Avionics Program Manager - Engineering Lead

WENCOR; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Engineering, a HEICO company, is seeking a Project Manager with an engineering background to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through certification and delivery for avionics systems.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers, manage schedules, budgets, and risk, and coordinate with FAA/EASA airworthiness requirements and AS9100 processes to ensure successful program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Genuine engineering background required.
• Experience leading cross-functional development programs from concept through certification and delivery.
• Familiar with FAA/EASA airworthiness processes and AS9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Own schedule, budget, scope, and risk for avionics development programs.
• Build and maintain integrated program schedules across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems disciplines including prototypes to production.
• Lead design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR) and ensure milestones are met.
• Manage program risk, including supply chain constraints, obsolescence, and technical unknowns.
• Act as primary point of contact for customers and airframe manufacturers on status, trade-offs, and changes.
• Coordinate with certification teams to align with FAA/EASA airworthiness requirements and AS9100 processes.

Skills

Engineering background

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Gables Engineering, a HEICO company, is seeking a Project Manager with an engineering background to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through certification and delivery for avionics systems.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers, manage schedules, budgets, and risk, and coordinate with FAA/EASA airworthiness requirements and AS9100 processes to ensure successful program outcomes.