Sr. Project Engineer

AEVEX Corp.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Professional development funds

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

AEVEX Corp. is seeking a Technical Owner to oversee an engineering product line from prototype to production and fielded support. The role includes driving system engineering processes, RVTM development, and cross-functional collaboration with PM, platform, design and production teams.

The candidate will co-chair the CCB, guide design upgrades with quality and manufacturing, and ensure AS9100 compliance before delivery. A strong background in MBSE, flight testing, and UAS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to read technical requirements.
• Effective problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive to meet goals.
• Teamwork-focused to prioritize collective objectives.
• Experience using System Engineering tools to document and manage requirements.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the technical manager for the assigned product line, driving design, production, testing and support across full lifecycle.
• Develop and tailor System Engineering processes based on cost, schedule, and risk tolerance.
• Develop RVTM and support verification analysis and testing.
• Interface between Project Management, Platform, Design and Production teams.
• Co-Chairs the Air Vehicle Change Control Board (CCB) and coordinates design upgrades with quality, manufacturing, production and supply chain.
• Develop and manage AS9100 design and development processes to ensure compliance before delivery.
• Define system and subsystem requirements and interfaces, verify as-designed solutions.
• Drive integration requirements and schedules for NAC systems on various platforms.
• Lead a team of engineers and contractors to deliver total technical solutions within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Analytical problem solving

Initiative and drive

Teamwork

MBSE

Flight testing

UAS / RC aircraft knowledge

JIRA task management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Software/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position out of our Dayton, OH or Tampa, FL offices. Up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Job Overview

Technical owner of an engineering product line across its rapid lifecycle from prototype to production and fielded product support

Essential Functions

• Acts as the technical manager for assigned product line, accountable for driving all aspects of product design, production, testing and support. Responsible for the full life cycle development and sustainment from concept to retirement of assigned product line.
• Develop and tailor System Engineering processes based on program cost, schedule, and risk tolerance
• Develop requirements traceability verification matrix (RVTM) and supporting the verification analysis and testing.
• Provides Interface between Project Management, Platform, Design and Production team
• Co-Chairs (with Program Management) the Air Vehicle Change Control Board (CCB) for assigned UAS platform and coordinates design upgrades and corrective actions with quality, manufacturing engineering, production and supply chain management.
• Responsible for development, implementation, and management of AS9100 design and development processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Accountable for developing and documenting system and subsystem level requirements and interfaces in coordination with suppliers and design team. Responsible for verification of the 'as designed' solution to those requirements.
• Drives integration requirements and schedule for NAC systems being implemented on internal and external platforms.
• Responsible for defining system and subsystem interfaces and translation of those requirements across a multi-disciplinary team which they manage.
• Responsible for leading a team of engineers and contractors to ensure a total technical solution is within scope, budget and being delivered to the customer on time
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].

Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.

Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Strong Communications Skills, both verbal and written; and ability to read and understand technical requirements documents required
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills required
• Required to display strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meeting project/company objectives.
• Required to focus on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
• Strong ability to use System Engineering tools to document and manage project requirements
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in any of the following fields: Aerospace, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Master's Degree in Engineering preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Experience

• 10 years of relevant experience leading teams in the development of aircraft, unmanned systems, and/or other complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards in a design and manufacturing environment
• Experience in the following areas preferred:

• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Flight testing
• RC Aircraft or UAS
• JIRA task management

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a [Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Benefits

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Recruitment Communication Notice

All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.