Job Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a direct-hire position at an industry-leading client in Fort Worth, TX. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Overview

Our client is a well-established technology manufacturer specializing in high-reliability solutions for mission-critical applications. Their products serve a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, and industrial automation.

We’re seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager to lead complex avionics development projects. This is an onsite position where you’ll oversee cross-functional engineering teams, collaborate with customers, and manage the technical execution of software-based avionics systems from concept through validation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of system engineers in the execution of complex avionics programs.
• Manage project scope, tasks, budget, and schedules.
• Engage with customers to gather and define system requirements.
• Drive development, testing, and review of system and software documentation.
• Monitor project performance against plan and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Create visual documentation such as diagrams and flowcharts for better communication.
• Coordinate with internal departments including engineering, sales, and program stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Provide mentoring and project guidance to junior engineers.
• Support sales and marketing teams with technical expertise during product promotion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of avionics systems development experience.
• At least 5 years of technical project management experience (PMP and EVM preferred).
• 2+ years of software development experience with C/C++.
• Proven ability to develop and manage system requirements.
• Familiarity with avionics protocols (ARINC429, RS232, RS485, CAN) is a plus.
• Experience working under avionics development standards (DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754) is desired.
• Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Subversion, Confluence).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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