Chief Engineering Leader, Avionics & Flight Systems

Universal Avionics

Duluth (GA)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 350,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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