Lead Electrical & Avionics Engineer (FAA-Certified)

Socket.dev; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Englewood, CO is seeking a lead electrical/avionics engineer to oversee design, verification, and distribution of critical engineering work products for aircraft programs.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and regulators to ensure timely delivery and compliance with FAA requirements while guiding a team through development cycles, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 7–10 years related experience.
• Understanding FAA certification processes and aircraft systems.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams.
• Experience with electrical/avionics design for aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team and coordinate project work.
• Develop electrical/avionics concepts and system-level designs.
• Support FAA STC projects and certification activities.
• Draft wiring diagrams and prepare installation data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Air Methods in Englewood, CO is seeking a lead electrical/avionics engineer to oversee design, verification, and distribution of critical engineering work products for aircraft programs.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and regulators to ensure timely delivery and compliance with FAA requirements while guiding a team through development cycles, testing, and documentation.