Principal Engineer, TechOps Technology Development

Technology Development is the Engineering group responsible for shepherding Tech Ops through the technology development process, developing low-Technology Readiness Level (TRL) technologies, and partnering with industry, government, and academia to further Tech Ops technology development efforts. The team is seeking engineering candidates, with a proven track record of project implementation, innovation, and a passion to drive MRO and airline industry change, to join and execute on the development of technology from conceptualization to implementation across the organization.

• Lead the evaluation, development, and implementation of IIOT, RFID, automated inspection, and other technology solutions that support Tech Ops operational objectives.
• Assess technology capabilities, define business and technical requirements, and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and asset visibility.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout technology pilots, deployments, and operational adoption.
• Develop implementation approaches, best practices, and lessons learned to support consistent technology evaluation and deployment across Tech Ops.
• Support the development of business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and recommendations for technology investments.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and adoption.
• Document current-state technology environments, gather business and technical requirements, and support supplier assessments, solution selection, and implementation planning.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decisions across multiple organizations while managing project risks, dependencies, and timelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, technology providers, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to identify and evaluate technology opportunities.