Head of Aircraft Systems Engineering & Certification

AeroTEC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Time-Off

Employer paid health coverage

401(k) with Employer Match

Education reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Job summary

AeroTEC in Seattle is looking for a Director of Aircraft Systems to provide strategic leadership across aircraft systems engineering disciplines. This prominent role focuses on integrating technical excellence with organizational vision, overseeing teams in mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems.

Qualified candidates should have over 15 years of aerospace experience with significant leadership roles. Responsibilities include setting technical direction, managing compliance efforts, and ensuring high standards of engineering quality.

Qualifications

• Must have 15+ years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role with direct reports.
• Extensive experience in at least two primary disciplines of aircraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary team across mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems.
• Set technical direction for mechanical systems engineering.
• Oversee Earned Value Management discipline within the group.

Skills

Leadership

Aircraft Systems Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace engineering

Job description

AeroTEC in Seattle is looking for a Director of Aircraft Systems to provide strategic leadership across aircraft systems engineering disciplines. This prominent role focuses on integrating technical excellence with organizational vision, overseeing teams in mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems.

Qualified candidates should have over 15 years of aerospace experience with significant leadership roles. Responsibilities include setting technical direction, managing compliance efforts, and ensuring high standards of engineering quality.