GROUP LEAD - AVIONIC SYSTEMS

AeroTEC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Health coverage (PPO/HDHP)

Unlimited time off

401(k) with employer match

Bonuses for salaried roles

Job summary

AeroTEC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Group Lead for Avionic Systems to manage a skilled engineering group within the Engineering Services Department. The role oversees goals, staffing, and performance, while coordinating with HR and leadership to ensure high-quality outputs.

Key responsibilities include hiring, mentoring, planning, and maintaining safety and compliance. Ten-plus years in engineering and at least three years directing engineers are required for this role, with a Bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field.
• Ten (10) plus years of experience in an appropriate Engineering discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience directing the work of multiple Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Group to meet or exceed goals and customer needs.
• Assign work to Group members and plan short- and long-term goals.
• Hire, develop, motivate and evaluate direct reports.
• Build an efficient group structure with appropriate staffing.
• Lead hiring processes and provide performance previews.
• Oversee contractors and coordinate with leadership.
• Communicate regularly with the Group and broader organization.
• Model the company’s values and standards of safety and ethics.
• Act as SME and mentor for engineering discipline.
• Champion safety and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Seattle Engineering Center - SEC - Seattle, WA 98108Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $146,000.00 - $174,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: OtherAeroTEC’s Engineering Services Department supports and provides comprehensive, full-service aerospace engineering services to customers in aircraft design and certification. The Engineering Services Department is responsible for providing engineering consulting services related to aircraft performance, similarity analysis, reviewing and supporting certification activities, determining test requirements, and planning and documenting testing to meet customer needs. The Engineering Services Department provides several areas of expertise in Flight Sciences, Electrical Systems, EWIS, Avionic Systems, Mechanical Systems, Powerplant & FIFA, Air Systems, Cabin Safety, Structures and Liaison Engineering.

AeroTEC seeks an experienced Group Lead, Avionic Systems. This position is responsible for managing the performance of his/her assigned Group. This role requires the significant exercise of independent discretion and judgment in matters of significance.

In this role you will:

• Manage the Group to ensure goals and objectives (i.e. metrics) are met or exceeded, productivity levels are high and the needs of customers are met or exceeded.
• Assign work to Group members.
• Manage short- and long-term group planning. Track goals and progress toward them. Report status regularly to appropriate parties.
• Responsible for hiring, managing, developing and motivating a team of direct reports. Foster a safe, goal-oriented, accountable work environment within the Group.
• Build a Group organizational structure with appropriate, cost-effective staffing levels to ensure operational performance standards are met or exceeded.
• Fully engage as the “hiring manager” throughout the hiring process (e.g. complete Job Requisition Forms; interview candidates; make timely hiring decisions).
• Complete performance previews for direct reports (i.e. employees). Regularly identify and celebrate accomplishments. Aggressively manage poor performance and work with Director and HR to address issues according to company guidelines.
• Manage workload and assignments for contractors. Work with Director and Contract Labor Business Coordinator to address business issues as appropriate.
• Responsible for proactively and timely communicating information to the Group and out to the rest of the organization. Facilitate regular Group meetings. Participate in all-employee meetings. Attend and participate in various management meetings as required.
• Act as a role model within the organization. Lead by example. Build the company’s image by collaborating with customers, vendors, other managers/leads as well as employees. Comply with and support company policies, procedures and practices. Enforce respectful and ethical business practices. Maintain high quality standards.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor for Group Members within the appropriate Engineering discipline.
• Proactively identify and properly address safety issues. Act as a “champion of safety” for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations.

Engineering

• Complete Engineering work as needed.
• Complete tasks and projects as assigned by manager.

QualificationsThe Skills You Will Bring (Minimum):

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field.

Experience

• Ten (10) plus years of experience in an appropriate Engineering discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience directing the work of multiple Engineers.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Frequent travel (air, automobile) to/from various international and domestic locations for company business.

AeroTEC Ways of Working and Benefits:

At AeroTEC, we are on a mission to Accelerate the Evolution of Aerospace. We lead the market in the integration and testing of sustainable propulsion technologies, pioneering the future of sustainable aerospace.

AeroTEC is building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth. We invest in our people, supporting their career development by offering customized career development plans, in-house learning, mentorship, and up to $5,250.00/year in education reimbursement.

We are committed to our employee’s well-being, providing Unlimited Time-Off (for salaried employees), employer paid premiums for our employees’ Health coverage (PPO/HDHP plans), Dental, $40,000 Life Insurance Policy, and complementary access to our Employee Assistance and Health Advocate Program’s.

Additional Benefits include (but not limited to): 401(k) and Employer Match for the Employee, Vision, Additional Life Insurance Options, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cell Phone Cost Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, ID Watchdog, Legal Shield, and Perk Spot Discounts.

Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, at AeroTEC we reward outstanding performance with quarterly bonus schemes (for salaried employees), manager’s bonuses (for management roles), and SIP (for sales positions). Positions may or may not qualify for sign‑on bonus or relocation assistance.

But we are more than just a team; we’re a family that works hard and plays hard! From AeroTEC AeroTEC’s own Flying Club, Softball League, Seattle Mariners Tickets, to Team Bike Rides, Karting, Golf Scrambles and more. We’re committed to creating a workplace where fun and work are not mutually exclusive!

AeroTEC Inc.is proudto be an equal opportunityemployer.

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