Build your future supporting mission-critical aerospace products from a team that values hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and real impact. This Engineering Manager opportunity is based in the North Seattle/Port Gardner, WA area (100% onsite) and centers on leading an engineering team through the full product lifecycle—new development, R&D, sustainment, and continuous productivity improvements.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Engineering Manager position include:

• 10+ years of practical engineering experience in the design of hardware and software, with complete product development lifecycle ownership including validation, testing, qualification, and production introduction.
• Experience leading an engineering team responsible for new product development, R&D, sustainment, and improvements to existing products.
• Aerospace experience strongly preferred; comparable regulated product experience (e.g., medical equipment) may be considered if lifecycle, validation, and compliance processes are strong.
• Minimum of two years of project leadership or direct engineering management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA certification principles and AS9100 compliance; familiarity with standards including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and MIL-STD-810.
• Apply Earned Value Management principles to maintain schedules, control costs, and satisfy customer requirements.
• Plan and manage projects including staffing, development costs, schedules, technical risks, and special equipment needs; provide technical direction for complex electronics and embedded software.
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, and Sales; support technical proposals and certification documentation for authorities such as FAA and EASA.

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

Benefits: Benefits include 10% annual bonus based on performance targets, up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and relocation support case-by-case (typically supported through the sign-on bonus). The role offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, five healthcare plan options, paid time off of four weeks (negotiable), company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short- and long-term disability, HSA with potential company contributions and/or FSA/DCFSA options, 401(k) with a 3% company match and no length-of-service requirement, and additional insurance options including accident/hospital-indemnity/critical-illness coverage.

DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!

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ENGINEERING MANAGER|AVIONICS|AIRBORNE ELECTRONICS|9/80 SCHEDULE|100% ONSITE|FAA CERTIFICATION|AS9100|DO-160|DO-254|DO-178B/C|MIL-STD-810|EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT