Head of Engineering and Project Management

At Gables Engineering (a HEICO company), we don't just build avionics - we build the systems pilots rely on every time they take off. We are looking for a Project Manager with a genuine engineering background to lead cross-functional development programs from concept through certification and delivery.
We partner with airlines worldwide to deliver tailored solutions and OEM's to provide advanced technology for next generation systems.
As a Project Manager you will have substantive conversations with electrical, mechanical, software, test and systems engineers as well as manufacturing supervisors to develop and build new projects - not just track their schedules.
Program & Project Management

Own the schedule, budget, scope, and risk register for new product development programs, from requirements capture through RTCA DO-160/DO-254/DO-178C-aligned qualification testing and delivery.
Build and maintain integrated program schedules across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering disciplines including manufacturing builds of prototypes & initial production units.
Run design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure engineering deliverables meet internal gates and customer/regulatory milestones.
Manage program risk, including supply chain constraints, obsolescence, and technical unknowns; Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on program status, contractual issues related to SOW, technical trade-offs, and change requests.
Identify critical path/long lead material items up-front in the assigned programs.
Participate directly in technical discussions on product offering to customer, design tradeoffs, human-machine interface layout, wiring and connector design, environmental qualification, and integration with aircraft systems.
Assist in reviewing engineering documentation (product requirements, test plans, safety & reliability, non-conformance reports) with enough fluency to catch gaps in the requirements before they become schedule or quality problems.
Partner with engineering leads to translate customer requirements into actionable technical tasks.

~ Identify recurring technical or process bottlenecks and drive improvements to product development workflows.

2+ years of experience managing or leading technical projects/programs, including schedule, budget, and cross-functional coordination.

• Demonstrated ability to read and engage with engineering artifacts: schematics, technical requirements documents, drawings, and test procedures, and non-conformance reports.
• Strong communication skills, excellent customer service with experience presenting technical status to both engineers and customers/executives.
• Must be well-organized, flexible and able to work in a fast paced office environment.
• MS Office Suite including; Outlook, Excel, Access, and MSWord.

Direct experience with flight deck systems and control/display units, human factors or pilot experience, and aircraft installations.

PMP or similar project/program management certification.
We control our entire value chain and have faster design-to-production cycles, to show customers solutions and adapt to their needs.
Your code flies in actual aircraft. No simulation - real cockpits used in aircraft.
We take care of our team: medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, an on-site gym, generous PTO, and regular company events - because great work deserves great benefits.