Technical Project Manager- Flight Deck

Description

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands‑on Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the development, integration, and deployment of complex avionics systems. If you love collaborating with talented engineers, taking ownership of complex projects, and seeing your work take flight, you’ll fit right in. The TPM is responsible for working closely 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!)
• 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

Universal Avionics offers the best of both worlds: the close‑knit, agile culture of a mid‑sized company, with the resources and global impact of our parent company, Elbit Systems.

Our team is driven by purpose, innovation, and a shared passion for aviation safety.

Here’s what makes our work environment thrive:

• A collaborative, supportive team of skilled professionals and mentors
• Groundbreaking projects that shape the future of avionics technology
• A company culture that promotes innovation, career growth, and continuous learning
• Meaningful work that impacts air travel safety around the world

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, preferably within the aviation industry
• Minimum three (3) years experience managing engineering projects, preferably within the aviation industry
• Must be a well‑organized individual and self‑motivated with strong leadership skills
• Individual must possess strong problem‑solving skills

What We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full‑time employee at Universal Avionics.
• Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low‑deductible PPO)
• Preventive care covered at 100%
• Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
• Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
• Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
• 401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
• 9/80 work schedule option – every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in…