Lead Avionics Engineer, Aircraft Modifications & STC

ACTalent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Generous paid time off

Long-term disability

AD&D coverage

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Avionics Engineer to guide a design team through avionics modification projects, integrating systems, and ensuring FAA compliance. The role blends hands-on technical reviews with leadership in a fast-paced modification environment.

The candidate will oversee certification of major alterations, coordinate with FAA/ODA stakeholders, and manage multiple projects while maintaining high safety and quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site Tampa position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of avionics engineering, aircraft modification, or systems integration experience.
• Experience designing, integrating, modifying, and certifying avionics or mission systems, especially in modification environments.
• Familiarity with FAA major alterations, STCs, and ODA processes under Part 21.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and day-to-day leadership to the avionics design team.
• Track labor and resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct performance appraisals and mentor engineers for growth.
• Coordinate with management to set priorities and allocate resources.
• Review requirements and SOWs to understand scope and constraints.
• Review interconnect drawings for avionics systems using CAD/PLM tools, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate installation data packages for certification readiness.
• Guide CAD templates and standards and oversee documentation quality.
• Travel up to 10% as needed for on-site reviews and partner coordination.

Skills

Avionics engineering

Aircraft modification

Leadership

Systems integration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lead Avionics Engineer to guide a design team through avionics modification projects, integrating systems, and ensuring FAA compliance. The role blends hands-on technical reviews with leadership in a fast-paced modification environment.

The candidate will oversee certification of major alterations, coordinate with FAA/ODA stakeholders, and manage multiple projects while maintaining high safety and quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site Tampa position.