Sr Aviation Certification Engineering Manager

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Aviation Certification Engineering Manager in our Hughes Network Systems division. Hughes is a leading provider of satellite products and services that recently announced disruptive in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for airlines.

This position will manage the Aircraft Certification department and will work closely with Aircraft and Systems Engineering, Bid Team, PMO, Supply Chain and outside vendors to ensure regulatory compliance of Hughes IFC systems on commercial aircraft. If being at the intersection of commercial aviation, the Internet, and satellite communication is exciting to you, Hughes is the perfect place to enhance your career. Launch your new career at Hughes and seize the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in the industry and exceed your potential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage Aircraft Certification : Manage a team of Certification Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance for all Hughes In-Flight Connectivity systems and well as interfacing with all necessary departments and peers to ensure built-in compliance across all departments
• FAA Focal Point : Submit FAA project applications along with Project Specific Certification Plans as well as holding regularly scheduled status calls with the FAA to ensure Hughes meets regulatory expectations as well as schedule
• Certification Project Engineering : Manage large scale In-Flight Connectivity Certification projects and interface with multiple vendors, internal stake holders as well meeting project schedule milestones
• Regulatory Compliance : Stay up to date with aviation regulations and certification requirements and ensure that all systems meet relevant standards and guidelines
• Technical Leadership : As the team grows, lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and expertise in engineering principles and aviation-specific knowledge in the aviation regulatory environment

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience :

Skills and Qualifications :

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

Visa sponsoship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation : $100,500.00 / Year - $134,000.00 / Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here : DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school / graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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