Flight-Grade Avionics NPI & Supply Chain Lead

Travel: Up to 30% domestic travel expected

Positions Available: Multiple openings What We’re Looking For Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field with project management experience/training. 5–10 years of hands-on experience in complex electronic product development (PCBA and enclosures), contract manufacturing, NPI program management, and flight hardware testing. Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional product development teams and external manufacturing partners. Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee. Must-Have Skills Avionics NPI & Supplier Management: Deep experience managing external contract manufacturers and test labs for complex avionics boxes, batteries, and sensors through NPI, qualification, and production closeouts (EIDPs). Technical Project Management: Proven capability leading project life cycles (SOW development, SDRLs, logic-linked scheduling in MS Project, scope management, and cost accounting). Failure Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Hands-on experience leading failure investigations, RCCA activities, DFX feedback loops, and identifying technical risks at the supplier level. Supply Chain & Demand Signaling: Skill in coordinating demand signals with internal procurement, fulfillment, and supplier quality teams to ensure long-lead hardware delivery. Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred) Experience across the full production lifecycle for multiple released aerospace/flight-grade electronic products. Familiarity with IPC standards for circuit card assemblies (Class 2 vs. Class 3 design trade-offs) and wire harnesses. Proficiency with industry tools: Primavera P6, IBM DOORS/DNG, Altium, OrCAD, Creo, and Windchill configuration management.