Job Description
Technical Program Manager – Avionics / Aerospace
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We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager with a strong engineering background to lead new product development programs within a highly technical avionics environment.
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This isn’t a role for someone who only tracks schedules and action items. We need someone who can sit down with electrical, software, mechanical, systems, and test engineers, understand the technical challenges, and help drive the program forward.
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What You’ll Do
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- Own programs from initial requirements through design, qualification, certification, and delivery
- Manage schedule, budget, scope, milestones, risks, and technical deliverables
- Coordinate electrical, mechanical, software, systems, test, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Lead engineering milestones and reviews including PDR, CDR, and TRR
- Drive prototype builds, qualification testing, and transition into production
- Identify technical risks and remove roadblocks before they impact schedule or delivery
- Work directly with customers and aircraft manufacturers on program status, requirements, design changes, and technical issues
- Support development programs aligned with DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178C
- Coordinate with Quality and Certification teams on FAA/EASA and AS9100 requirements
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The Technical Side
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You don’t need to be the engineer designing the product, but you need to understand what your engineering teams are working through.
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You’ll be involved in conversations around:
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- Avionics hardware and electronics
- Embedded software and systems
- Electrical and mechanical design
- Aircraft interfaces and installations
- Wiring and connector design
- Environmental qualification testing
- Product/system specifications and requirements
- Verification and compliance matrices
- Test plans, technical documentation, and non-conformance issues
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What We’re Looking For
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- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 7+ years of engineering experience, ideally within avionics, aerospace, or defense
- 5+ years of Project or Program Management experience
- Experience leading new product development / NPI programs
- Strong understanding of engineering development, testing, and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with DO-160, DO-254, and/or DO-178C
- Experience managing schedules, budgets, risks, requirements, and cross-functional technical teams
- Comfortable working directly with both engineers and customers
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Nice to Have
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- Flight deck, cockpit controls/displays, or aircraft installation experience
- PMP or similar certification
- Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA
- Experience leading or mentoring engineers
- ERP/MRP experience within a manufacturing environment
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The profile we’re really looking for: someone who started on the engineering side and moved into Project/Program Management — but still has the technical depth to challenge engineering teams, understand design issues, and keep complex aerospace programs moving.