Senior Avionics Systems Engineering Leader

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation for newly hired

Generous 401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leading provider of avionics and aerospace solutions, seeks a senior engineering leader to manage systems engineers and guide multi-year staffing strategies. You will coach teams, shape development plans, and align salaries with department goals while collaborating across programs to meet demand and skill requirements.

The role requires a deep understanding of the Systems Engineering V model, avionics certification activities, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and minimum 10 years of experience or an advanced degree with minimum 7 years of experience
• Understand the full systems engineering V model and how to implement it into products
• Basic understanding of aircraft level certification activities (TC/STC) and avionics certification activities (TSO/PMA)
• Understanding of avionics DO-160 qualification activities
• Avionics development lifecycle understanding
• Experience in Agile environments
• Basic understanding of Earned Value Management

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor systems engineers and drive performance and development
• Develop and manage individual development plans for team members
• Coach and guide systems engineers in task execution
• Proactively manage team performance with continuous performance discussions
• Oversee salaries and compensation aligned with department strategies
• Create strategic staffing plans for multiyear projects
• Collaborate with leaders to find optimal Collins staffing solutions
• Understand demand loading and skillset needs with program teams
• Support systems development concepts for avionics equipment
• Apply the Systems Engineering V model to product development
• Maintain awareness of CNS/avionics systems in commercial aircraft
• Assist in developing estimates for new engineering efforts

Skills

Systems engineering mindset

Agile experience

Earned Value Management

Leadership experience

Staffing planning

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree +7 years

Tools

Jama

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a leading provider of avionics and aerospace solutions, seeks a senior engineering leader to manage systems engineers and guide multi-year staffing strategies. You will coach teams, shape development plans, and align salaries with department goals while collaborating across programs to meet demand and skill requirements.

The role requires a deep understanding of the Systems Engineering V model, avionics certification activities, and Agile practices.