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Senior Avionics Engineer

Metrea
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
In the Senior Avionics Engineer role, you will provide engineering design and certification support for integration of avionics systems into normal, business, transport and military derivative aircraft. This role will support Supplemental Type Certificate and major repair and alteration projects managed by both the FAA and the Peregrine ODA within Metrea Aerospace Design.

What You’ll Do

Perform Avionics Engineering To Include

  • Review customer requirements to include Statement(s) of Work.
  • Research and analysis of project requirements.
  • Performaircraftsurveys and collect required data ifrequired. Some (less than 20%) travel may berequired.
  • Create interconnect drawings for all affected avionics systems
  • Create Installation Data Package (Technical Data Package) including systems and electrical fabrication, assembly and installation drawings, master data lists,drawingsand reports.
  • Create certification compliance documents for STC and TSOA projects.
  • Support design and certification for product obsolescence replacement components including RTCA DO-160 equipment qualification and Technical Standard Order Authorizations.
  • Write Engineering Orders, create installation instructions.
  • Create and produceaircraftmanual supplements for maintenance and operations.
  • Assistand occasionally mentor junior avionics engineers in design,researchand analysis of project requirements.
  • Support Sales & Business Development staff with proposals, technical review of customer requirements and schedule and program risk. Assess certifiability of proposed systems to civil and/or military requirements.
  • Support certifications of avionics systems to FAA or foreign civil agencies.

What You’ll bring 

  • Four year engineering degree preferred.
  • 10-15years working experience in designing/engineering and installation of avionics systems upgrades.
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • USA Passport, available for domestic & international travel (occasional)
  • Familiar with FAA certification processes (STC, Major Alterations)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications  

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and 8 years (required) of relevant design and installation of avionics systems.

Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite.

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