Director, Avionics Systems Engineering

USA-GBA Gogo Business Aviation LLC; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

USA-GBA Gogo Business Aviation LLC in Colorado is seeking a Director, Systems Engineering to lead the vision, strategy and execution of the Systems Engineering organization across multiple programs. You will partner with Product Management, Software and Hardware Engineering, Certification and Operations to translate customer requirements into high‑quality, certifiable solutions.

You'll build high-performing teams, influence executive strategy, and drive complex engineering initiatives from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of systems engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, avionics, or related product development environments.
• 7+ years of engineering leadership experience, including leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Deep expertise in systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, integration, verification, and validation.
• Strong understanding of aerospace development lifecycles and certification processes.
• Experience with DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A, AS9100 and related standards.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and operating model for the Systems Engineering organization.
• Lead and develop the Systems Engineering team across multiple product lines and development programs.
• Drive system architecture development, requirements engineering, integration, verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering priorities with company objectives.
• Influence product strategy through technical leadership, architecture guidance, and engineering expertise.
• Establish and continuously improve systems engineering processes, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ensure engineering excellence throughout the full product lifecycle, from market opportunity assessment to deployment and support.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering leaders and individual contributors.

Job description

USA-GBA Gogo Business Aviation LLC in Colorado is seeking a Director, Systems Engineering to lead the vision, strategy and execution of the Systems Engineering organization across multiple programs. You will partner with Product Management, Software and Hardware Engineering, Certification and Operations to translate customer requirements into high‑quality, certifiable solutions.

You'll build high-performing teams, influence executive strategy, and drive complex engineering initiatives from