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We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Avionics Engineer to join our team in our San Diego, CA 92108 location. The San Diego office is in the heart of Mission Valley next to the Westfield shopping mall, trolley station, and many surrounding restaurants. Free parking is available on site.

About the Role:

The Avionics Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership of the Company’s avionics products—including development, release strategy, roadmaps, and requirements. This position requires an ambitious and self-motivated mentality to act as the primary point of contact for the hardware engineering team, regulatory approvals, and key customers.

We foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture with a customer centric focus. We are proud to offer our employees the ability to pursue their passion, gain experience in every aspect of the business, and grow professionally and financially. We are seeking a jack of all trades that doesn’t shy away from a problem or a challenge, and that will work proactively on multi-faceted solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with internal Subject Matter Experts (SME) and sales team to devise client solutions
• Manage the technical side of hardware projects or programs involving, but not limited to, OEM qualification and integration, custom avionics development, regulatory compliance initiatives, and prototype development
• Provide expertise and guidance on installation and regulatory approval of avionics hardware on aircraft
• Maintain and improve installation guides, Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), engineering documentation, test records, and all other resources supporting our line of hardware and avionics products
• Develop solution briefs
• Be the SME for all aviation-related products and solutions

Our Perfect Candidate:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years aerospace industry experience as electrical or avionics engineer
• Experience as product or program manager for avionics is a plus
• Experience with avionics installation, acquiring and maintaining STC, PMA, and civil aviation authority (CAA) installation approvals
• Experience with qualification testing for electronics avionics hardware
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ability to qualify as a DER
• Project Management experience a plus

Abilities and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
• Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, and process improvement
• Ability to foster change, spark innovation, and implement strategies
• Capable of managing the “big picture” while paying attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Able to interact with customers at all levels on behalf of the business
• Able to lead and manage through influence

Company Offers:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package available: Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Section 125 health insurance benefits, employee only coverage, or employee plus dependent coverage. We also offer competitive vacation/PTO packages, along with a world class 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 10% of an employee’s salary

Job Environment:

At our San Diego office, you’d be joining a team of developers / IT people in an open-seating environment that is quite lively. We routinely host company lunches.

Hours/Location:

The San Diego Office is located in the heart of Mission Valley, next to the Mission Valley Shopping mall, Trolley, and plenty of lunch sources. Free parking is available on-site.

Office Hours: Blue Sky Network offers flexible schedules for employees. Our office is open from 7am – 6pm, PT.

IT teams often work evenings and weekends when big changes are published, and you should be willing to be available for those operations, though they do not come up very often.

Compensation:

The job is full time, salary, non-contract. Compensation is dependent on experience.

Additional:

Due to the confidential nature of the information processed by the company we require general and criminal background checks on all staff in addition to at least 3 reference checks.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] and put the job title in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time