Avionics Project Engineer: Lead Cross-Disciplinary Programs

PDS Defense; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary product development programs in avionics and defense.

You will own schedules, budgets, scope, and risk, coordinating electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams through DO-160/DO-254/DO-178C-aligned tests and FAA/EASA airworthiness milestones. The role emphasizes strong technical communication, program management, and direct customer engagement with airframe manufacturers to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in avionics/defense.
• 2+ years leading or managing technical projects with schedules and budgets.
• Knowledge of aerospace development and DO-160/DO-254/DO-178C.
• Ability to read schematics, requirements, test procedures and non-conformance reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication for status updates to engineers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Own schedule, budget, scope, and risk for new product development.
• Develop integrated program schedules across engineering and manufacturing.
• Lead design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR) to meet milestones.
• Coordinate with FAA/EASA airworthiness and AS9100 processes.
• Interface with customers and airframe manufacturers on status and changes.
• Translate requirements into actionable technical tasks with leads.

Skills

Project management

Technical communication

Systems engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DO-160 DO-254 DO-178C

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary product development programs in avionics and defense.

You will own schedules, budgets, scope, and risk, coordinating electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams through DO-160/DO-254/DO-178C-aligned tests and FAA/EASA airworthiness milestones. The role emphasizes strong technical communication, program management, and direct customer engagement with airframe manufacturers to deliver