Chief Engineering Leader, Avionics & Flight Systems

Universal Avionics; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Every other Friday off

Vacation & holidays

Wellness program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Universal Avionics, based onsite in Duluth, Georgia, seeks a visionary Vice President of Engineering to unite engineering teams across software, hardware, FPGA, mechanical, optical, and verification disciplines. The role focuses on strategy, leadership development, and building an engineering culture that delivers certified aerospace products.

You will shape long-term technology strategy, lead succession planning, and partner with executive leadership to align engineering investments with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering organization.
• Define and execute the company's engineering and technology strategy.
• Partner with Product, Program, Operations, Quality, and executive leadership.
• Ensure engineering processes enable certification and deliver high-quality, certifiable aerospace products.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, tools, and capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Universal Avionics, based onsite in Duluth, Georgia, seeks a visionary Vice President of Engineering to unite engineering teams across software, hardware, FPGA, mechanical, optical, and verification disciplines. The role focuses on strategy, leadership development, and building an engineering culture that delivers certified aerospace products.

You will shape long-term technology strategy, lead succession planning, and partner with executive leadership to align engineering investments with