Chief Engineer Avionics Modification & Maintenance Business Area

Job Title : Chief Engineer - Avionics Modification & Maintenance Business Area

Job Code : 29803

Job Location : Waco TX

Schedule : 9 / 80

Job Description :

The Business Area Chief Engineer for Avionics Modification and Maintenance (AMM) Programs plays an essential role in overseeing and guiding the technical and engineering aspects of avionics systems modification projects and ongoing maintenance activities. This role involves strategic planning and management to ensure that all Business Area Programs technical activities are to the highest standards. The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading cross-functional teams managing complex engineering challenges and ensuring that all projects meet all requirements while optimizing performance and cost-efficiency. The Business Area Chief Engineer will lead oversee and direct all engineering activities related to all aircraft modifications and engineering activities within the business area. This includes however not limited to the cost schedule and technical management of multiple air vehicle modification and modernization programs pursuits and special projects. The Chief Engineer will collaborate with various departments including program management operations and customer support to ensure that modifications meet Company standards regulatory requirements and customer specifications. This position reports to the Director of Engineering for the Modernization & Modification Division.

Essential Functions :

• Strategic Leadership :
• Develop and implement engineering strategies and roadmaps for aircraft modifications and non-recurring engineering projects.
• Align engineering objectives with business goals and ensure effective communication of engineering strategies across the business area.
• Actively participate in strategic and business aspects of the MMG Engineering Division.
• Provide top-level support for proposal generation Earned Value Management estimates-to-complete high-level customer interface Business Area organizational development strategic planning product and technology roadmaps.
• Technical Oversight :
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all modification and non-recurring engineering projects ensuring adherence to best practices industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve engineering proposals designs modifications and solutions to ensure technical feasibility and compliance.
• Program Technical Leadership :
• Lead and manage engineering projects from conception through execution ensuring they are completed on time within budget and meeting all technical requirements.
• Coordinate with program managers and other stakeholders to define project requirements scope and deliverables.
• Team Management :
• Build mentor and manage high-performing engineering teams on Business Area Programs fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous improvement and technical excellence through use of metrics
• Customer Engagement :
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers regarding modifications and engineering projects.
• Address customer requirements provide technical solutions and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.
• Effectively communicate with internal & external customers and manage expectations.
• Compliance and Risk Management :
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant aviation regulations industry standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with modification projects and engineering processes.
• Innovation and Improvement :
• Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies and engineering practices that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of modification projects.
• Establish performance expectations methods and tools for Businiess Area Programs
• Continuously assess and improve engineering processes and methodologies.
• Budget and Resource Management :
• Develop and manage budgets for Business Area engineering projects ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
• Monitor project expenditures and adjust plans as necessary to stay within budget.
• This role may require occasional travel to client sites or other company locations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Must be a US Citizen in order to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Skills :

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

System Design,C / C++,System Architecture,LabView,Military Experience,Systems Engineering,Requirements Management,Sensors,Ethernet,Confluence,Avionics,Aviation Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1