Senior Retrofit Solutions Engineer – Avionics Systems Upgrades

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The Retrofit Solutions Lead Engineer is the driving force behind our Avionics Systems Upgrades. In this highly visible role, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of Service Bulletins (SB) and Kit projects. From crafting the initial Technical Offer (TO) and steering SB production, all the way to physical embodiment on the aircraft, you will serve as the vital link between engineering design, operational teams, and our airline customers.

If you have a pioneering spirit, a synthetic mindset, and a passion for leading complex aviation projects globally, we want you on our team.

• System Subject Matter Expert: Immerse yourself in avionics upgrade topics to become the go‑to technical authority, capable of anticipating customer needs and identifying innovative retrofit solutions.
• Engineering Mentorship: Leverage your deep working knowledge of system design to guide and answer technical queries from Retrofit Solutions Engineers (RSE) and SB authors during the preparation phase.
• Technical Authority: Actively develop your knowledge of SB Technical Approvals to successfully obtain and execute Design Organization Approval (DOS) delegations.
• End-to-End Execution: Lead the complete SB project lifecycle. Manage planning, secure internal/industrial capacity, and commit to contractual delivery dates that feed our commercial and accounting units.
• Technical Assessment: Perform rigorous technical assessments prior to SB launch (including SEKOM for standard SBs) and execute Technical Offers (TO), Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), and cost assessments.
• Matrix Leadership: While this is an individual contributor role, you will act as a pivotal leader, coordinating operational teams to guarantee project quality and on‑time delivery.

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation including profit‑sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and generous paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health and welfare coverage: medical (including high‑deductible plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and supplemental benefit coverages.
• Unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, accelerated development programs, and national/international mobility opportunities.
• Work/Life balance resources and accessible collaboration tools.

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 10+ years of experience leading large, diverse engineering projects in the aviation industry (spanning project management, design, and production).
• Direct experience with the commercial aircraft retrofit process and MRO operations.
• Deep knowledge of Configuration Management, interpreting Bill of Materials, and modification requirements.
• Authorized to work in the US.

On‑site or remote:
On‑site 100%.

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens, documents, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person, via teleconference or phone, and to hear production floor warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and certain production tools (e.g., hydraulic lifts).
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs (14 kgs).
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs (14 kgs).
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and equipment.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods in meetings and while working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently…