Senior Project Engineer - Aircraft Systems & Certification

Overview Why United Rotorcraft?

Based in Englewood, Colorado, United Rotorcraft designs, modifies, and supports mission-critical aircraft used in air medical, firefighting, military, law enforcement, and other specialized operations.

Our engineers work on complex, real-world aviation challenges and have the opportunity to see projects move from concept and design through certification, manufacturing, installation, and operation. As part of Air Methods, United Rotorcraft offers the resources and stability of a national aviation organization while maintaining the hands-on environment of a specialized aerospace engineering and manufacturing team.

This is an opportunity to take meaningful technical ownership, collaborate with experienced aviation professionals, and help develop aircraft solutions that perform in demanding environments.

Salary Range: $114,000 – $142,000 annually

Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, and overall qualifications. This position is also eligible for Air Methods' comprehensive employee benefits package.

• Defines, manages, and provides technical leadership to commercial or military projects within the Engineering Department to assure technical project compliance with budget, schedule and performance. Performs these tasks by applying and administering system engineering (stage gate) process for product development. Services as key member involved in communication of project status and direction, providing a single point-of-contact for projects and/or products including Project Manager, Certification and Quality interface.
• Tracks engineering projects from original concept through final implementation and approvals. Defines project scope based on SOW provided from customer via United Rotorcraft program management; generates resource plans, panel charts and provides status reports. Load and maintain schedule/budget requirements in scheduling and earned value management software. Report status of projects to Engineering and Project Managers. Writes plans, reports and both technical and administrative documentation to support the process and projects.

Uses PC tools to manage track and convey technical aspects:
Outlook, Project, Word and Excel
• Develops technical quotes to support Engineering Support Requests (ESR) and project requirements. Focus on maintaining projects within budget and schedule milestones by means of strict compliance to documented requirements and impacting any and all change requests. Aids in providing quotes to Project Manager and Marketing as directed by Engineering Manager
• Coordinates project staffing and technical requirements by coordinating with Engineering Manager, Certification Manager and ODA to help determine project man-loading and technical requirements and synergize associated inputs. Request allocation of technical resources from Engineering Manager
• Coordinates schedule certification requirements. Provides technical support for fabrication and certification activities. Develop, coordinate, oversee and document testing activities. Assists with ODA and Manufacturing testing, as required. Interface with all areas affected by the project including, but not limited to, outside suppliers, test houses, end users, management, and end customers. Follows up and coordinates with Certification and ODA efforts and tasks to ensure a timely closure of STC projects.
• Leads and motivates team members/other project engineers as needed, to ensure timely problem solving and schedule adherence. Mentors other less experienced engineering personnel as needed
• Other Duties as assigned.

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