Technical Project Manager ( Avionics) Electrical
Technical Project Manager ( Avionics) Electrical
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Job Description
Technical Project Manager Avionics Design Simulation and Certification
Location: Irvine CA
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering projects in support of new generation of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). The TPM will manage activities across design validation simulation testing and certification documentation working closely with cross-functional teams in the U.S. (Irvine) Japan (Osaka) and offshore engineering teams.
This role requires a strong engineering background (electrical and/or mechanical) combined with proven project/program management expertise in the avionics aerospace or high-reliability electronics domain.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Coordination
Manage cross-functional projects across electrical mechanical simulation and documentation teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering work packages.
Coordinate with on-site (Irvine/Osaka) and offshore engineering resources ensuring alignment on project priorities deliverables and schedules.
Facilitate weekly progress reviews risk assessments and status reporting to Avionics APD management.
Serve as the primary interface between engineers suppliers certification bodies (FAA EASA) and OEMs.
Technical Oversight
Oversee electrical and mechanical design support activities including schematic/PCB validation component analysis thermal/structural evaluation and prototype build/bring-up.
Manage simulation workflows (SI/PI thermal structural) using Siemens Ansys HyperLynx and other CAD/analysis tools.
Ensure effective issue tracking root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions in design validation and testing.
Support engineers in preparing and reviewing design documentation test plans analysis reports and substantiation evidence.
Certification & Documentation
Oversee the creation of Flammability Test Plans Structural Test Plans and Qualification Plans for LRUs.
Coordinate substantiation and compliance activities with FAA EASA and OEMs; provide inputs for regulatory approvals.
Ensure engineering documentation (Drawings BOMs ECRs/ECOs Converix system inputs) meets accuracy consistency and compliance standards.
Track and manage deliverables for substantiation qualification and design compliance milestones.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field.
8 years of experience in avionics aerospace or high-reliability electronics projects with at least 3 years in technical project management or program management roles.
Hands-on working experience of:
ECAD/MCAD tools (Siemens) for design & PDM.
Ansys for thermal/structural simulation.
Signal Integrity/Power Integrity tools (HyperLynx SPICE Valydate).
Strong understanding of FAA/EASA certification requirements (Flammability Environmental Structural).
Proven ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams across geographies (on-site offshore).
Excellent problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments with ability to balance technical detail with project-level oversight.
Employment Type
Full-time
