Engineering Manager

CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.

Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec;
Ottawa, Ontario;
Chicago, Illinois and our newest site in Reston, Virginia. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

As we build a new team in Reston, VA, we're looking for engineers and technologists ready to be pioneers in the application of emerging tools and techniques, maintaining the highest reliability demanded by aerospace while bringing forth new products and capabilities at a brisk pace.

This is an onsite position in our Reston, VA office location. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

• Build, grow, and lead the avionics software engineering team
• Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing engineers
• Drive accountability and disciplined engineering execution

• Strengthen the team's DO-178B/C compliant development practices
• Partner with Quality/Compliance on audits, SOI reviews, and certification activities
• Coach staff on requirements, design, verification, traceability, and configuration management

• Develop resource plans and allocate staffing across projects
• Support estimating for proposals, bids, and program commitments
• Align staffing with Project Engineers and Program Management

• Maintain and improve engineering processes and tools
• Represent the software organization in planning and modernization efforts

• Bachelor's in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Master's a plus)
• 10+ years in commercial/military avionics or safety-critical embedded systems
• Strong hands-on experience with embedded real-time software across the full lifecycle
• Experience leading or managing software engineering teams in regulated environments
• Solid, practical DO-178B/C certification experience, including audits and SOI reviews
• Track record contributing to estimates, staffing plans, and proposals

• DAL A/B experience; familiarity with DO-330/331/332/333, DO-254, ARP
  4754A, ARP
  4761
• Background in Flight Management Systems, GNSS, navigation, or cockpit/mission avionics
• Experience with TSO-C115, DO-187, ARINC-653, IMA concepts, FACE, ARINC-429/664
• Experience standing up or scaling a new engineering capability

• Fast paced environment with significant autonomy
• Start up work environment in a well-established organization
• 401K Match Program
• BCBS Medical, HSA with Company contribution, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, commuter benefits, and education reimbursement
• PTO Plan

At CMC, we pride ourselves on delivering a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and providing eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $150,000 - $195,000

CMC Electronics is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor").