Lead Project Engineer - In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity

Thales; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Principal Project Engineer in Orlando, FL (onsite) to lead the engineering execution of complex in-flight entertainment, aircraft connectivity, and related product and system projects. You will coordinate across disciplines, manage requirements, design, integration, qualification, and certification with strong technical leadership.

You will mentor engineers, resolve critical issues, define execution strategies, and work with customers and suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and

Qualifications

• Applicants should have extensive experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in aerospace/entertainment systems.
• Ability to define and tailor development strategies and SEPs; lead requirements and design across PDR/CDR stages.
• Strong leadership to mentor engineers and coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in development, integration, qualification, and fielding of aircraft entertainment and connectivity products and systems.
• Own the engineering execution plan for assigned projects, including scope, milestones, resources, risks, and budgets; serve as Work Package Manager when needed.
• Partner with Program/Project Leader and Project Design Authority to align technical decisions with customer requirements and commitments.
• Define and tailor the development strategy and Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) for assigned solutions; lead requirements and design activities across PDR, CDR, validation, and certification.

Job description

Thales is seeking a Principal Project Engineer in Orlando, FL (onsite) to lead the engineering execution of complex in-flight entertainment, aircraft connectivity, and related product and system projects. You will coordinate across disciplines, manage requirements, design, integration, qualification, and certification with strong technical leadership.

You will mentor engineers, resolve critical issues, define execution strategies, and work with customers and suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and