GROUP LEAD - AVIONIC SYSTEMS

AeroTEC Inc.•Seattle, WA

12d•$146,000 - $174,000•Onsite

About The Position

AeroTEC’s Engineering Services Department supports and provides comprehensive, full-service aerospace engineering services to customers in aircraft design and certification. The Engineering Services Department is responsible for providing engineering consulting services related to aircraft performance, similarity analysis, reviewing and supporting certification activities, determining test requirements, and planning and documenting testing to meet customer needs. The Engineering Services Department provides several areas of expertise in Flight Sciences, Electrical Systems, EWIS, Avionic Systems, Mechanical Systems, Powerplant & FIFA, Air Systems, Cabin Safety, Structures and Liaison Engineering. AeroTEC seeks an experienced Group Lead, Avionic Systems. This position is responsible for managing the performance of his/her assigned Group. This role requires the significant exercise of independent discretion and judgment in matters of significance.

Requirements

Well-rounded technical knowledge of all avionic systems: Primary and Secondary Avionics IMA and Hosting platforms Displays, HMI, UI/UX, pilot interfaces and flight deck lay-out FMS, FCC and Autopilot Comms, ICS, HF, SAT, TCAS, ADS-B and CPDLC Antennae and Co-site analysis Navigation, GNC, INS, IMU, NAV Lights, Magnetometer, ILS and DME Air data systems, Radar, Ice detection, TAT, OAT and AOA Networks, C&DH, Bus architecture, Data management, switching and storage Safety Systems, FDR, CVR and XPDR Aircraft lighting – internal and external Data Acquisition, Sensors, System Monitoring and reporting System and Component Performance analysis
In depth knowledge of design tools (2D, 3D, MBSE, Simulation, etc)
Good leadership presence as well as people management skills: Able to build, motivate and coach a team of direct reports to produce measurable results. Able to lead by example and live/work by company values. Ability to successfully contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Able to instill a sense of urgency in team members. Able to be patient and objective in difficult situations with different types of people.
Strong customer service tool box: Professional mannerisms, appearance and actions (self-confident and committed to high ethics). Strong follow-through, quick thinking and resourceful. Ability to remain calm, cool and collected in stressful situations. Strong sense of urgency to resolve customer needs.
Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills: Able to multi-task, maintain focus on several different projects at one time and hit deadlines. Able to be flexible with attention and priority. Ability to work in a progressive, fast-paced environment (work well under pressure).
Strong analytical skills, with an ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively and efficiently make decisions.
Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation) with both external and internal customers. Act as an active listener, seeking to understand and then to be understood, articulating clearly and confidently. Uses people relationship and business management skills to make decisions on what and when to communicate with employees. Excels at communicating clearly and effectively verbally.
Strong proficiency in writing summaries, documents, reports, and presentations.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. Ability to influence others as well as relate to individuals at all levels of the organization.
Good project management skills, including the ability to take ownership for accomplishing assigned tasks. Results-oriented planner and delegator who ensures that goals are met. Able to set priorities and keep to projected schedules.
Computer Skills: Comfortable and effective working in Microsoft Office. Intermediate Excel proficiency required. Ability to work in an HRIS/ATS system. Proven track record of improving the efficiency of assigned processes or procedures.
Education Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field.
Experience Ten (10) plus years of experience in an appropriate Engineering discipline.
Three (3) years of experience directing the work of multiple Engineers.
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: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Frequent travel (air, automobile) to/from various international and domestic locations for company business.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.

Responsibilities

Manage the Group to ensure goals and objectives (i.e. metrics) are met or exceeded, productivity levels are high and the needs of customers are met or exceeded.
Assign work to Group members.
Manage short- and long-term group planning.
Track goals and progress toward them.
Report status regularly to appropriate parties.
Responsible for hiring, managing, developing and motivating a team of direct reports.
Foster a safe, goal-oriented, accountable work environment within the Group.
Build a Group organizational structure with appropriate, cost-effective staffing levels to ensure operational performance standards are met or exceeded.
Fully engage as the “hiring manager” throughout the hiring process (e.g. complete Job Requisition Forms; interview candidates; make timely hiring decisions).
Complete performance previews for direct reports (i.e. employees).
Regularly identify and celebrate accomplishments.
Aggressively manage poor performance and work with Director and HR to address issues according to company guidelines.
Manage workload and assignments for contractors.
Work with Director and Contract Labor Business Coordinator to address business issues as appropriate.
Responsible for proactively and timely communicating information to the Group and out to the rest of the organization.
Facilitate regular Group meetings.
Participate in all-employee meetings.
Attend and participate in various management meetings as required.
Act as a role model within the organization.
Lead by example.
Build the company’s image by collaborating with customers, vendors, other managers/leads as well as employees.
Comply with and support company policies, procedures and practices.
Enforce respectful and ethical business practices.
Maintain high quality standards.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor for Group Members within the appropriate Engineering discipline.
Proactively identify and properly address safety issues.
Act as a “champion of safety” for the organization.
Ensure compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations.
Complete Engineering work as needed.
Complete tasks and projects as assigned by manager.

Benefits

At AeroTEC, we are on a mission to Accelerate the Evolution of Aerospace. We lead the market in the integration and testing of sustainable propulsion technologies, pioneering the future of sustainable aerospace.
AeroTEC is building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth. We invest in our people, supporting their career development by offering customized career development plans, in-house learning, mentorship, and up to $5,250.00/year in education reimbursement.
We are committed to our employee’s well-being, providing Unlimited Time-Off (for salaried employees), employer paid premiums for our employees’ Health coverage (PPO/HDHP plans), Dental, $40,000 Life Insurance Policy, and complementary access to our Employee Assistance and Health Advocate Program’s.
Additional Benefits include (but not limited to): 401(k) and Employer Match for the Employee, Vision, Additional Life Insurance Options, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cell Phone Cost Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, ID Watchdog, Legal Shield, and Perk Spot Discounts.
Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, at AeroTEC we reward outstanding performance with quarterly bonus schemes (for salaried employees), manager’s bonuses (for management roles), and SIP (for sales positions).
Positions may or may not qualify for sign-on bonus or relocation assistance.
But we are more than just a team; we’re a family that works hard and plays hard! From AeroTEC AeroTEC’s own Flying Club, Softball League, Seattle Mariners Tickets, to Team Bike Rides, Karting, Golf Scrambles and more. We’re committed to creating a workplace where fun and work are not mutually exclusive!
AeroTEC Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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