Avionics Section Lead — Engineering Team Builder

Stratolaunch, LLC; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision,Rx

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) company match up to $11,500

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stratolaunch, LLC seeks a high-impact leader to manage the Avionics Section. You will report to the Engineering Department Manager and oversee design, integration, test, and analysis of avionics systems while developing talent and aligning hiring with strategic program goals.

The role requires strong communication, technical leadership, and experience building teams in aerospace environments. Mojave location with 9/80 schedule and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated success as an individual technical contributor and/or technical team leader.
• Experience recruiting and hiring technical employees.
• Demonstrated success applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi-disciplinary, open-ended problems.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve business goals.
• Technical expertise in at least one engineering domain of relevance to the Section.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOW security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support direct reports and programs through technical guidance and peer review in area(s) of expertise.
• Collaborate with senior technical leaders to establish and enforce technical best practices and standards.
• Support Department Manager with employee development and retention initiatives.
• Partner with Department Manager, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition across the hiring workflow to identify qualified candidates, establish strong interview teams, and hire engineering talent in alignment with strategic program goals.
• Lead performance management and development efforts for direct reports in partnership with the Department Manager and Human Resources.
• Support direct reports in complying with applicable policies and procedures (e.g. timekeeping, employee handbook, etc.).
• Partner with programs and Department Manager to meet tactical staffing needs and resolve resource conflicts.
• Support Department Manager in developing and executing strategic staffing initiatives.
• Support proposal efforts as required.
• NOTE: The Section Manager role is not fully indirect. Employees in this role must be able to balance overhead management effort with tasking that is chargeable to programs or other support functions. (e.g. Bid & Proposal, or IR&D)

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Recruiting

Analytical thinking

Independence

Technical domain expertise

US Citizenship with DOW clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Stratolaunch, LLC seeks a high-impact leader to manage the Avionics Section. You will report to the Engineering Department Manager and oversee design, integration, test, and analysis of avionics systems while developing talent and aligning hiring with strategic program goals.

The role requires strong communication, technical leadership, and experience building teams in aerospace environments. Mojave location with 9/80 schedule and travel as needed.