Avionics Project Manager: From Concept to Certification

Gables Engineering, Inc.; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Engineering, Inc. in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a Project Manager with a solid engineering background to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through certification and delivery in avionics.

You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, software, test and systems engineers along with manufacturing teams to advance new projects, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risk, and ensure FAA/EASA compliance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years as a practicing engineer, preferably in avionics/aerospace/defense.
• Two or more years leading or managing technical projects with scope/budget ownership.
• Working knowledge of aerospace development and qualification processes (DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C).
• Ability to read and engage with schematics, requirements, test procedures, and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Own schedule, budget, scope, and risk for new product development programs from requirements through qualification testing and delivery.
• Build and maintain integrated program schedules across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering with prototypes and initial production units.
• Lead design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR) and ensure artifacts meet gates and milestones.
• Manage risk, including supply chain constraints, obsolescence, and blockers; proactively resolve issues.
• Serve as primary customer and airframe contact on status, trade-offs, and change requests.
• Coordinate with quality and certification teams to align programs with FAA/EASA and AS9100 processes.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Aerospace

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

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

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Regulatory standards (DO-160/DO-254/DO-178C)

Job description

Gables Engineering, Inc. in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a Project Manager with a solid engineering background to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through certification and delivery in avionics.

You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, software, test and systems engineers along with manufacturing teams to advance new projects, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risk, and ensure FAA/EASA compliance.