Avionics Project Engineering Lead

L-3 is currently recruiting for a Sr Avionics Project Engineering Lead in Waco, TX.

L-3 Integrated Systems in Waco Texas is in close proximity to major metropolitan areas which offer affordable housing, great outdoor activities, and limited commuting times.  We’re not just another modification facility. L-3 Platform Integration Division Waco is a company where you can contribute immediately, gain detailed and/or broad knowledge and experience within the same technical organization and get exposure to a wide variety of aircraft platforms and design challenges. Team players wanted.

L-3 Integrated Systems, a recognized leader in aircraft modification and special mission system integration, offers challenging and rewarding assignments across a broad spectrum of aircraft modification programs. The Platform Integration Division provides innovative solutions for major structural modifications and systems integration to military and commercial aircraft. The division has operations in Waco, Texas, Crestview, Florida, and Warner-Robins, Georgia.

Sr Avionics Project Engineering Lead:   

The position will report to the Project Engineering organization as a member of a design/development team responsible for defining and integrating aircraft avionics systems on military and commercial aircraft. Tasking will include system definition, development, integration and test activities for the program(s).

Responsibilities will include:

• Requirements definition and allocation

• Specification and statement of work development

• System interface definition and control

• Support of hardware and software development

• Management of subcontractor activities (from a technical perspective)

• Customer interface

• Design review preparation and presentation

Technical leadership skills are necessary to coordinate design, development, and integration and test activities across multiple engineering disciplines and support organizations. The candidate will be working with aircraft avionics systems including communications, navigation, and surveillance systems. Among other duties as assigned, the successful candidate will set the highest ethical standards for self and others.

The candidate we’re looking for will have:

• An Engineering Bachelor’s degree  

• A minimum of 10 years engineering experience with Airborne Systems in Communications, Navigation and Surveillance for Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM).

• Demonstrated leadership experience

• DoD security clearance at a Secret level

• Willingness to travel and work overtime as required

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free Tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.