Avionics Hardware Manager

Company: LHH US
Location: Moriarty
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Avionics Hardware Manager Full Time | Onsite | Moriarty, NM About the Role LHH is partnering with a confidential aerospace organization building advanced flight systems. We're seeking an Avionics Hardware Manager to lead the design, development, integration, and validation of avionics hardware for a complex, multi-disciplinary program. This role blends people leadership with hands-on technical oversight and close collaboration across software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and flight operations. What You'll Do Lead and develop a small team of avionics hardware engineers; set goals, coach, and manage performance. Own avionics hardware architecture and key trade studies for power, flight computers, sensors, comms, and interfaces. Review and approve schematics, PCB designs, and layout; ensure performance, reliability, safety, and environmental compliance. Oversee bring-up, integration, verification, and qualification testing (e.g., thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC). Drive root-cause analysis and resolution during development, integration, and flight test activities. Maintain robust documentation, configuration management, and change control. Represent the team in design reviews and program forums; support requirements definition and traceability. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's a plus). 8 years in avionics or aerospace hardware development. Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring engineers. Depth in avionics systems architecture, analog/digital design, PCB schematic capture and layout review, and power/signal integrity. Hands-on experience with hardware test, debug, and environmental/qualification methods. Ability to balance leadership with technical depth and day-to-day decision-making. Preferred Qualifications Experience building or scaling engineering teams in fast-moving environments. Background with flight-critical systems (e.g., high-altitude platforms, UAVs, spacecraft). Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-254) and readiness/flight test support. Strong communication and documentation skills. Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $175,000.00 per year Search managed by: Megan McQuay Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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