Lead Avionics Engineer – Aircraft Modifications & STC

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Atlanta, GA seeks a Lead Avionics Engineer for aircraft modifications. You will lead an avionics design team, guide integration and certification across FAA major alterations and STCs, and coordinate with certification and engineering stakeholders.

This on-site role requires mentoring engineers, reviewing interconnect drawings with AutoCAD and PLM, managing multiple programs, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of avionics engineering or aircraft modification experience.
• Experience leading avionics design teams and certifcation projects.
• Familiarity with FAA major alterations, STCs, and ODA under Part 21.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics design team, set priorities, and develop team members.
• Oversee integration and certification of avionics systems for modifications and STCs.
• Review interconnect and installation drawings using AutoCAD and PLM tools.
• Coordinate with certification, engineering, and production stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and ODA processes.
• Prepare technical documentation and communications for stakeholders.

Skills

Avionics leadership

Regulatory understanding

Team mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent in Atlanta, GA seeks a Lead Avionics Engineer for aircraft modifications. You will lead an avionics design team, guide integration and certification across FAA major alterations and STCs, and coordinate with certification and engineering stakeholders.

This on-site role requires mentoring engineers, reviewing interconnect drawings with AutoCAD and PLM, managing multiple programs, and travel up to 10%.