Avionics Engineer at Metrea Management LLC

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Avionics systems, Engineering design, Certification support, AutoCAD, Electrical load budgets, Technical data package, Installation drawings, Engineering orders, Aircraft manual supplements, System interfaces, Aircraft modifications, Supplemental type certificate, Electrical engineering standards, Microsoft office suite

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Company Overview Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas—including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation.  Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capability—designing, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation. With operators and engineers under one roof, we close the gap between lab and field—what we call connecting design with effect.  Metrea’s solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving. This approach enables our partners to do more with less and achieve outsized, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.  Headquartered in Washington, DC, Metrea has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. This role site within the AeroSpace Design (ASD) area of Metrea. Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) provides an integrated, end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell acts as the central command and coordination hub, managing requirements and external interfaces from inception to operational delivery. Specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC), a Part 145 facility focused on airframe modification, and Aerospace Design (ASD), which provides organic design engineering and FAA-authorized certification. Collectively, these elements bridge the gap between initial requirements and the deployment of flight-certified, mission-ready assets. Position Summary  In the Aircraft Modifications Avionics Engineer role, you will provide engineering design and certification support for integration of avionics systems into general aviation, business, transport and military derivative aircraft. This role will support major alterations and Supplemental Type Certificate development managed by both the FAA and the Peregrine ODA within Metrea Aerospace Design. What You’ll Do * Review customer requirements including Statement(s) of Work. * Research and analysis of project requirements. * Review aircraft and equipment specifications to determine system interfaces and electrical load budgets. * Perform aircraft surveys and collect required data if required. Some (less than 20%) travel may be required. * Create interconnect drawings for all affected avionics systems using AutoCad * Create Installation Data Package (Technical Data Package) including systems and electrical fabrication, assembly and installation drawings, master data lists, drawings and reports. * Write Engineering Orders, create installation instructions. * Create aircraft manual supplements for maintenance and operations. * Demonstrate strong attention to detail. * Apply electrical engineering standards to drawing development by following provided CAD templates, formats and standards. * Multi-task and maintain a positive attitude in a fast paced, changing environment. Work independently with limited oversight but will ask questions when necessary. What You’ll bring * Four+ year engineering degree preferred. * 2-10 years working experience in designing/engineering and installation of avionics systems upgrades, ideally in a special missions modification environment. * Good written and oral communication skills * USA Passport, available for domestic & international travel (occasional) Additional Eligibility Qualifications  Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and 2 years (required) of relevant design and installation of avionics systems. Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite. Our Firmware At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems. Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance. Benefits Comprehensive medical plan options HSA/FSA accounts Dental and vision coverage 6% employer 401(k) match Fully paid parental leave for all new parents Generous PTO Life and disability insurance Long-term and Short-term disability coverage AD&D Coverage Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Subsidized gym membership / plans through Wellhub    Work Authorization / Security Clearance Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. US citizenship is required. Security clearance not required. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements. AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.   Work Location Tampa, FL Work Environment This job operates in an office setting  Travel Less than 20%

Responsibilities

The Avionics Engineer will provide design and certification support for the integration of avionics systems into various aircraft types. Responsibilities include creating technical data packages, performing aircraft surveys, and developing installation instructions for major alterations.