Serve as the primary manager responsible for the Connectivity Engineering team and their performance, development, and oversight
Contribute to the Connectivity Leadership Team by providing input on personnel assignments and strategies to support Product Line goals
Support onboarding personnel to create the Connectivity Technical Team in the SPI Brea Office – working with HR and Finance staff as appropriate for contractor personnel
Manage key relationships within the organization for execution – Gilching office, IFE Engineering and the remainder of the Connectivity Product Team
Monitor issues, deviations or departures from commitments and solve or notify the appropriate stakeholders
Identify and suggest resolutions for process problems
Support customer visits, sales, and the program office as required
Mentor, manage and develop subordinates
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related technical field
5+ years of engineering experience with progressive responsibility in product development, systems integration, or related technical disciplines
3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role
Demonstrated experience managing and developing engineering teams, including onboarding, performance oversight, and mentoring
Strong background in project leadership, with the ability to reprioritize tasks, allocate resources, and drive execution to meet product line goals
Proven ability to collaborate across global engineering teams, product management, and executive leadership to align priorities with business objectives and deployment plans
Skilled at managing vendor or contractor engineering resources, including staff augmentation and outside technical services
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to address technical issues, deviations, and process inefficiencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, global offices, and external customers
Prior aerospace industry experience preferred; in-flight entertainment (IFE) product knowledge a strong plus
Benefits
A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
Discretionary bonus program
Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
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