Project Manager

Gables Engineering, Inc.; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Engineering, Inc. in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a Project Manager with a solid engineering background to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through certification and delivery in avionics.

You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, software, test and systems engineers along with manufacturing teams to advance new projects, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risk, and ensure FAA/EASA compliance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years as a practicing engineer, preferably in avionics/aerospace/defense.
• Two or more years leading or managing technical projects with scope/budget ownership.
• Working knowledge of aerospace development and qualification processes (DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C).
• Ability to read and engage with schematics, requirements, test procedures, and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Own schedule, budget, scope, and risk for new product development programs from requirements through qualification testing and delivery.
• Build and maintain integrated program schedules across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering with prototypes and initial production units.
• Lead design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR) and ensure artifacts meet gates and milestones.
• Manage risk, including supply chain constraints, obsolescence, and blockers; proactively resolve issues.
• Serve as primary customer and airframe contact on status, trade-offs, and change requests.
• Coordinate with quality and certification teams to align programs with FAA/EASA and AS9100 processes.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Aerospace

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Regulatory standards (DO-160/DO-254/DO-178C)

Job description

At Gables Engineering (a HEICO company), we don't just build avionics - we build the systems pilots rely on every time they take off. We are looking for a Project Manager with a genuine engineering background to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through certification and delivery.

About Gables Engineering:

Gables Engineering is a leader in avionics controls and advanced cockpit solutions. We partner with airlines worldwide to deliver tailored solutions and OEM's to provide advanced technology for next generation systems.

What You'll Do:

As a Project Manager you will have substantive conversations with electrical, mechanical, software, test and systems engineers as well as manufacturing supervisors to develop and build new projects - not just track their schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Management

• Own the schedule, budget, scope, and risk register for new product development programs, from requirements capture through RTCA DO-160/DO-254/DO-178C-aligned qualification testing and delivery.
• Build and maintain integrated program schedules across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering disciplines including manufacturing builds of prototypes & initial production units.
• Run design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure engineering deliverables meet internal gates and customer/regulatory milestones.
• Manage program risk, including supply chain constraints, obsolescence, and technical unknowns; expedite and resolve blockers proactively.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and airframe manufacturers on program status, technical trade-offs, and change requests.
• Coordinate with quality and customer certification teams to ensure programs stay aligned with FAA/EASA airworthiness requirements and AS9100 processes.

Engineering Involvement

• Participate directly in technical discussions on product offering to customer, design tradeoffs, human-machine interface layout, wiring and connector design, environmental qualification, and integration with aircraft systems.
• Generate product or system specification (SCD) & corresponding Requirements Verification compliance Matrix.
• Review engineering documentation (product requirements, test plans, safety & reliability, non-conformance reports) with enough fluency to catch gaps before they become schedule or quality problems.
• Partner with engineering leads to translate customer and regulatory requirements into actionable technical tasks.
• Identify recurring technical or process bottlenecks and drive improvements to engineering workflows and tooling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing engineer, ideally in avionics, aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading technical projects/programs, including schedule, budget, and cross-functional coordination.
• Working knowledge of aerospace development and qualification processes (e.g., DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C).
• Demonstrated ability to read and engage with engineering artifacts: schematics, requirements documents, test procedures, and non-conformance reports.
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting technical status to both engineers and customers/executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or an MBA paired with a strong engineering background.
• Direct experience with flight deck systems and control/display units, human factors or pilot experience, and aircraft installations.
• PMP or similar project/program management certification.
• Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading a small technical team.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems used in manufacturing.

Why join Gables Engineering?

Vertical Integration:

We are highly vertically integrated. We control our entire value chain and have faster design-to-production cycles, to show customers solutions and adapt to their needs.

Real Impact:

Your code flies in actual aircraft. No simulation - real cockpits used in aircraft.

Mentorship Culture:

Both learn and mentor. We invest in professional growth and technical development.

HEICO backing:

Stability of a major global aerospace leader.

Gables Engineering is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. D/V