Senior Avionics Project Engineer & Certification Lead

ALTEN; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking an experienced engineering leader who can lead cross-functional teams in avionics project execution. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in engineering and at least 3 years leading technical teams. Responsibilities include navigating certification challenges and collaborating with project management. This role requires strong risk assessment skills and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in an engineering role.
• 3+ years' experience in leading technical teams or projects.
• Experience with avionics or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams for project execution.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with Program Management on project schedules.
• Support project proposal activities and assess impacts.

Skills

Engineering

Project management

Risk assessment

Technical design review

Certification navigation

Education

Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking an experienced engineering leader who can lead cross-functional teams in avionics project execution. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in engineering and at least 3 years leading technical teams. Responsibilities include navigating certification challenges and collaborating with project management. This role requires strong risk assessment skills and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.