Avionics – Mechanical Engineering Manager
Location
Kent, WA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$144,000 - $240,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-18
Responsibilities
- Own the technical roadmap for avionics mechanical design on current and future vehicles.
- Lead the execution of avionics mechanical designs from concept through release, build, testing, and operations.
- Hire, grow, and mentor a team of avionics mechanical engineers.
- Provide technical coaching in structures, avionics, thermodynamics, and rocket operations.
- Design, analyze, manufacture, and test flight avionics, including enclosures.
- Lead design reviews internally and externally.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce costs.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in design, build, analysis, and/or testing of avionics mechanical systems.
- 1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
- Project management experience, including budget and resource management.
- Proficiency with CAD and analysis tools (NX, ANSYS, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with fabrication and assembly of components.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar.
