Principal Avionics Project Engineer – FOMAX 7

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. Execute day-to-day development activities for the FOMAX 7 program .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and engineering accountability, with a strong focus on compliance with engineering processes and standards. Proficient in managing schedules, financials, and risk for engineering activities within the aerospace industry.

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Project ManagementEngineering AccountabilityEarned Value ManagementAerospace Industry ExperienceDO-254 Awareness

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Hard Skills

Project DevelopmentSchedule ManagementCost PlanningRisk ManagementSystems EngineeringSoftware EngineeringHardware EngineeringRLPM KnowledgeTechnical InterfaceEngineering Processes Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationLiaison SkillsTeam Support

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDO-178CARP4754AEngineering StandardsSTEM Degree

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute day-to-day development activities for the FOMAX 7 program
Serve as the technical interface to the Project Chief Engineer and engineering teams
Ensure engineering accountability for meeting technical requirements and program scope
Maintain and manage the program schedule
Ensure compliance with established engineering processes
Act as a liaison between the Project Chief Engineer and engineering teams
Assist in tracking Earned Value, financial management, and schedule maintenance for engineering activities
Manage risk and opportunity for related engineering activities
Lead and support the program as needed, including tasks outside the defined scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Experience in project development within systems, software, or hardware engineering disciplines
Experience managing projects, including planning and tracking project status, creating and managing schedules, cost plans, reporting to leadership, and interfacing with manufacturing teams
Knowledge of RLPM (Resource Leveling Project Management) preferred
Aerospace industry experience highly preferred
Awareness of DO-254, DO-178C, and ARP4754A standards
Experience leading engineering teams preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Carrot Health for hormonal health, fertility, and family building
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed