Lead Avionics Engineer: Aircraft Modifications & STCs

Actalent; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with 6% employer match

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Life insurance

Disability coverage

AD&D coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym membership or wellness plans

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Avionics Engineer for Wichita, KS, focused on aircraft modifications and STC programs. You will supervise a design team, ensure FAA compliance, review interconnect drawings, and manage budgets across multiple programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical review, leadership of avionics integration efforts, and collaboration with certification and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of avionics engineering or aircraft modification experience.
• Experience designing, integrating, modifying, and certifying avionics/mission systems.
• Knowledge of FAA major alterations, STCs, and Part 21 ODA processes.
• At least 2 years in engineering leadership or project leadership.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and CAD tools for interconnect/installation drawings.
• Strong MS Office proficiency for documentation and reporting.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

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 provide coaching.
• Coordinate with management to set priorities and allocate resources.
• Review requirements and SOWs to understand scope and constraints.
• Review and approve interconnect drawings using AutoCAD and PLM tools.
• Evaluate installation data packages to meet project and certification requirements.
• Apply electrical engineering standards to drawing development and templates.
• Oversee avionics design, integration, modification, and certification in a modification environment.
• Ensure compliance with FAA major alterations, STCs, and Part 21 ODA processes.
• Collaborate with certification and engineering stakeholders on STC development.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and certification communications.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in reviews and documentation.

Skills

Avionics leadership

5+ years avionics engineering

Aircraft modification

FAA major alterations / STC

Engineering leadership

AutoCAD

MS Office

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLM software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lead Avionics Engineer for Wichita, KS, focused on aircraft modifications and STC programs. You will supervise a design team, ensure FAA compliance, review interconnect drawings, and manage budgets across multiple programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical review, leadership of avionics integration efforts, and collaboration with certification and production teams in a fast-paced environment.