Technical Project Manager - Enhanced Flight Vision Systems

Technical Project Manager – Enhanced Flight Vision Systems

Universal Avionics has been a pioneer in avionics technology for over 40 years. We are a leading manufacturer of innovative solutions that enhance aviation safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Our portfolio includes Head‑Down Displays (HDD), Head‑Up Displays (HUD), Head Wearable Displays (HWD), and Combined Vision Systems (CVS), featuring Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) technologies. We deliver both retrofit and forward‑fit solutions across a wide range of aircraft types, serving commercial airlines, cargo operators, business aviation, and special missions worldwide.

Summary

Universal Avionics is pioneering the next generation of connected and intelligent flight systems. We’re developing advanced AI‑enabled video and data processing platforms designed to transform how flight crews perceive and interact with their environment, delivering unparalleled situational awareness and safety even in challenging visibility conditions. We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the roadmap and execution of these groundbreaking products.

You’ll work at the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, guiding a world‑class team to bring this technology from concept to cockpit. The TPM is responsible for working closely with and supporting their respective Program Manager (PM) for their assigned project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities / What You’ll Do

• Project Leadership
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  Lead cross‑functional teams developing cutting‑edge avionics products from proposal and planning through certification and production transition. The TPM must be able to dig into the details and complexity of the design to proactively drive and influence critical technical decisions and manage scope effectively.
• Planning & Control
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  Develop technical proposals, Statements of Work (SOW), and comprehensive Project Plans. Ensure execution adheres to company processes and meets all customer and regulatory requirements.
• Schedule & Budget Management
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  Develop and maintain project schedules, manage resource allocation, control technical scope, and meet company goals for schedule and budget performance.
• Risk & Reporting
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  Proactively identify and manage project risks (including developing and maintaining a Risk Management Plan). Provide clear, timely project status updates to Program Management and senior leadership.
• Compliance
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  Work closely with Export Controls and Compliance POC to address all considerations before project kickoff.

Competency / What You Bring

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Leadership and experience managing complex engineering projects (aerospace experience is a plus)
• Understanding of AI systems, computer vision, image processing, neural networks, or sensor fusion systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with embedded software, hardware acceleration, or real‑time video/data processing architectures.
• A positive attitude and genuine curiosity to learn and grow
• Strong planning and organizational skills (e.g. MS Project, Jira)
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams and deliver results

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a team that’s transforming aviation through AI, vision systems, and next‑generation connectivity. At Universal Avionics, you’ll collaborate with leading engineers and innovators to shape how pilots see and understand their world. We’re a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking company backed by Elbit Systems, combining the stability of a global organization with the excitement and agility of an innovation‑driven engineering culture. Here, your work will directly impact the evolution of flight safety, automation, and situational awareness in modern aviation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Engineering – Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Project Engineering, or Systems Engineering is required. Exceptions to this requirement are possible if offset by experience in an engineering development environment.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in design and development as an engineer,…