Technical Project Manager

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Universal Avionics (UA) has been in business for over 40 years, continuously making huge strides in business, commercial, and military avionics.

Our company continues to move the avionics industry forward by designing the next generation of technology as well as the latest iterations of our flagship products to ensure easier management and safety & reliability of all phases of flight.

As Universal Avionics’ Technical Project Manager (TPM) you are critical in leading the engineering team(s) to successfully meet UA’s company goals and satisfy customer requirements in avionics.

You are responsible for the technical management and leadership of a project from initiation to closure. This includes managing customer and Internal Research & Development (IR&D) projects.

The TPM is responsible for ensuring their project(s) is executed on time, within their allocated budget, and meets all of the customer and regulatory requirements.

The TPM is responsible for working closely and supporting their respective Program Manager (PM) for their assigned project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assisting with development of technical proposals and development of a Statement of Work and customer specifications prior to contract award.
• Developing Project Plans for their assigned project(s)
• Ensuring that the company processes are followed in the execution of their project(s)
• Works with the Export Controls and Compliance point of contact (POC) to ensure that all controls and compliance considerations are addressed prior to the kickoff of the project.
• Developing and maintaining of project schedules.
• Meeting company goals for schedule, budget, and technical performance.
• Organizing and managing diverse teams to ensure success in their project(s).
• Identifying and managing projects risks, including the development of a risk management plan and management of this plan throughout the life of the project.
• Ensures that the customer needs and expectations for their respective project are met.
• Reporting status to Program Management and other upper management.
• Monitoring and managing technical scope.
• Control of product documentation.

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Engineering - Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Project Engineering, or Systems Engineering is required.

Exceptions to this requirement are possible if offset by experience in an engineering development environment.

• Must be a well-organized individual and self-motivated with strong leadership skills.
• Individual must possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Minimum five (5) yrs. experience in design and development as an engineer and or project manager, preferably within the aviation industry.

What motivates our team :

• Strong life-work balance
• Great company culture
• Groundbreaking work opportunities
• Impactful innovation in the avionics industry
• Passionate & dedicated team members
• A work environment that fosters training, professional development, and career advancement
• Excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, and much more, as well as a robust health & wellness program

Why you’ll like working here :

• Universal Avionics is a mid-sized company with all the functions and benefits of a much larger organization, so you get the best of both worlds.
• You’ll make an impact! You’ll be part of a company that is making huge strides in the safety and reliability of air travel.
• You’ll work with very motivated and skilled people who are excellent at what they do and are great mentors.
• You’ll bring your own unique skills set and passion to create a mutually beneficial working and learning environment.
• At UASC, we care about our employees, both personally and professionally.

About Universal Avionics

Universal Avionics and its parent company, Elbit Systems, Ltd., represent decades of leadership and innovation as developers and suppliers of Head-Down Displays (HDD), Head-Up Displays (HUD), Head Wearable Displays (HWD), and Combined Vision Systems (CVS), which includes both our Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS).

Universal Avionics is also a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics systems, offering retrofit and forward-fit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry.

To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit www.UniversalAvionics.com

U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency status required. Universal Avionics’ products and technology are controlled under U.

S export laws including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations and the Export Administration Act ( Export Laws ).

Universal Avionics’ inquiry regarding citizenship is solely for the purpose of ensuring that Universal Avionics remains compliant with the Export Laws and Universal Avionics internal export control procedures.

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