Manager - Engineering

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) and travel privileges

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Principal Engineer who will act as a player-coach, owning engineering duties and leading a 3–7 person team. You will review documents, present status at meetings, and engage with OEMs, FAA and industry groups to address technical issues.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering, 2–4 years in a similar role, strong avionics skills, and the ability to travel up to 20% (incl. international). The base pay ranges from $129,675 to $168,794, with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience as a principal engineer or similar role.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage normal engineering duties as a subject matter expert for a principal engineer scope.
• Perform technical reviews of engineering documents.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers; manage resources and performance reviews.
• Interface with OEMs, FAA and industry entities on technical issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong verbal and technical writing

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

This role can be described as a “player-coach”, where it encompasses the technical duties of a Principal Engineer, but also has people‑leadership responsibilities. The technical duties may include the ownership of specific aircraft, powerplant, cabins/interiors, systems, maintenance programs or service engineering and will have direct operational support of the aircraft, engine, or components. The technical aspect of this role also includes the review of documentation generated by engineering staff members. It’s also expected that this role interfaces with such entities as the OEMs, FAA and other industry committees.

In addition, they also lead a team of 3-7 engineers in their area of expertise and is responsible for resource management, assignment of work, employee development and coaching along with performance reviews and management administrative duties such as timecard and expense report approvals (list not exhaustive).

• Manage normal engineering duties as a subject matter expert, in line with the responsibilities of a principal engineer
• Complete technical reviews of engineering documents generated by other team members
• As a member of the leadership team, own and present project and issue status at departmental meetings
• Engage with OEMs, FAA and other external entities as necessary, related to technical issues and industry trends
• Provide leadership and development to team members, in support of their career growth and engagement

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• B.S Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related technical field
• 2-4 years of experience as a principal engineer (or similar role elsewhere in the industry)
• Engineering skill sets which can be applied to a range of avionics systems
• Flexibility to work operational issues in addition to project specific work
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues, detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance modifications
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills needed
• Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Travel up to 20% may be required, including international travel
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Ability to specify, install and sustain specific avionics equipage for functionality, reliability and life cycle management
• Previous people leadership experience
• Previous ATA 31 experience (ex. displays, flight data recorders, CMS, etc.)

The base pay range for this role is $129,675.00 to $168,794.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job‑related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long‑term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accident & disability
• parental leave
• employee assistance program
• commuter
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k) and flight privileges

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]