Engineering Manager; Software

Engineering Manager (Software)

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, Wichita, Kansas, United States

Come join Mid-Continent!

As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for planning, leading, and successfully completing new product development projects. Projects encompass involvement and oversight of the entire product development lifecycle including concept, design, test, certification, production rollout, and ongoing support.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Minimum 10 years of experience designing and/or managing development of digital and mixed-signal products with embedded software.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing direct reports.
• Experience managing product development in a regulated industry.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using design, ERP, and project management software tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and results oriented.
• Problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Working knowledge of environmental requirements such as RTCA DO-160 or similar aerospace, military, or commercial standards.
• Familiarity with software development and standards, such as RTCA DO-178 or similar.
• Experience managing projects and teams within a technically diverse cross-functional organization.
• Leadership of multiple simultaneous product development projects from start to support.
• Coaching, mentoring, motivating, and developing direct reports.
• Directing all phases of product development, including verification of compliance to all applicable regulatory, customer/market, and quality requirements.
• Driving projects to meet company and engineering time, cost, and performance targets.
• Contributing to technical problem solving through reviews, support, and direct product design as needed.
• Collaboration with cross-functional and departmental teams to achieve win-win solutions throughout the product development and production implementation process.
• Work with Sales and customers, including limited travel, to support new opportunities on technical and programmatic topics.
• Interaction with the FAA and other regulatory agencies to support the certification and compliance of our products and their integration at the aircraft level.
• Research and evaluate new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new designs.
• Support technical inquiries from internal and external customers for new and legacy products.

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. The company operates one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and delivers safe and certified products using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, healthy work-life balance, and a professional, light manufacturing environment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.