Aerospace Systems Engineer 3, Avionics Subsystems

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. Support design release planning, organization, and execution .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $119,814 - $182,988 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, scheduling, and risk management, while effectively collaborating across teams to deliver avionics subsystems. Proficient in developing engineering-driven procurement packages and managing complex system developments.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementCritical Path SchedulingEngineering-Driven ProcurementAvionics Systems Development

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingRequirements ManagementCost Account ManagementEngineering MetricsComplex System Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationTrust BuildingProfessional RelationshipsCulture of Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

MS Excel MacrosPower QueryPower PivotMS ProjectJira

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringAvionicsSubsystem IntegrationProduction ReadinessNASA Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support design release planning, organization, and execution
Task technical design teams and integrate supply chain activities
Collaborate across vehicle subsystems to develop and deliver avionics subsystems
Manage program metrics and reporting tools for budgets, engineering, equipment, procurement, and production schedules, status reports, and resource plans
Act as a focal point for the avionics director in interfacing with subsystem teams
Coordinate dependencies between avionics, subsystem, and program teams to mature designs, release drawings, and procure/build hardware for testing, certification, and flight
Track and manage engineering products to support production readiness and reduce execution risk
Develop engineering-driven procurement packages and provide technical guidance for vendor/supplier selection
Maintain insight into key suppliers and critical hardware
Write technical proposals, statements of work, and key decision tickets
Interface with NASA and other teams regarding schedules, insight, and customer deliverables
Identify, manage, address, and close key risks and opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Aerospace Sciences, Business, Operations Management, Mathematics, or related disciplines
2+ years of experience planning and managing projects/programs, including priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost
Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management
Experience developing product schedules and managing complex system developments
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM, including systems engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
Proficiency with MS Excel Macros, Power Query, Power Pivot, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience leading complex, highly integrated products and managing avionics, complex electronics, or spacecraft systems development
Experience with Confluence, P6 Primavera, MS Project, Jira, or similar software
Demonstrated ability to establish project controls including IMS, budgeting, and scope management
Background check required; DBIDS check may be required for military-installation roles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors, subject to discretion and not guaranteed