Lead Project Engineer - Aircraft Navigation Systems

Jobtailor; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive the design and development of Aircraft Navigation products in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. You will provide technical leadership, manage programs, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver inertial measurement units and navigation systems.

You will apply EVMS, DO-178/DO-254, and embedded system design expertise to shape architectures, test strategies, and schedules while building strong customer relationships and guiding product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM).
• 4+ years of design engineering or project leadership experience.
• Proficient in English (read/write/speak).
• U.S. citizen or eligible status in the U.S.
• Aircraft Navigation Product Line expertise.
• Experience in electronic system designs.
• Program management and EVMS experience.
• Familiarity with DO-178/DO-254 guidelines.
• Ability to lead with minimal supervision and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical leadership in design and development of complex engineering projects.
• Act as subject matter expert and drive technical excellence.
• Orchestrate teams for technical execution, risk management, and requirements for Defense Navigation products.
• Perform customer requirements analysis and feasibility assessments.
• Develop technical solutions, test strategies, architectures, test designs, and tests.
• Manage program cost, schedule, WBS, work allocation, planning and coordination.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and their needs.
• Support new-business pursuits with technical inputs and BOEs.
• Develop and manage schedules and milestones.
• Manage customer relationships, budgets, metrics, risks, and project performance.
• Address project barriers and collaborate on roadmaps and product strategies.
• Develop aircraft navigation products including IMUs, inertial navigation systems, and aided systems.
• Travel up to 10% may be expected.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Program Management

Earned Value Management

Aircraft Navigation Product Line

Electronic System Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

DO-178

DO-254

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive the design and development of Aircraft Navigation products in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. You will provide technical leadership, manage programs, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver inertial measurement units and navigation systems.

You will apply EVMS, DO-178/DO-254, and embedded system design expertise to shape architectures, test strategies, and schedules while building strong customer relationships and guiding product