E3 Technical Lead, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects

LEONARDO HELICOPTERS US CORPORATION; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo Helicopters US Corporation in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) US Technical Leader to oversee FAA certification activities, coordinate multi-program integration, and lead the US Engineering team within the AW609 program.

This senior role reports to Structure and Dynamic Systems – USA Products, drives industrial performance, mentors engineers, and collaborates with FAA representatives and DERs to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in transport-category certification (Part25 or Part29).
• Five+ years in electro-avionics design, EMC, HIRF, lightning effects.
• 1+ year in Project Management duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate system-level integration, qualification, and certification activities.
• Define SOWs and develop local technical capabilities.
• Ensure FAA coordination and adherence to certification requirements.
• Plan and execute US team activities; support growth and recruiting.
• Manage day-to-day US team operations and budget alignment.
• Lead technology development and industry collaboration for AW609 and tiltrotor programs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electro-avionic systems knowledge

FAA certification processes

Communication skills

Education

Master in Engineering

PhD considered a plus

Tools

EVMS

RTCA DO-160 knowledge

Job description

Leonardo Helicopters US Corporation in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) US Technical Leader to oversee FAA certification activities, coordinate multi-program integration, and lead the US Engineering team within the AW609 program.

This senior role reports to Structure and Dynamic Systems – USA Products, drives industrial performance, mentors engineers, and collaborates with FAA representatives and DERs to ensure compliance and timely delivery.