Director of Engineer - Chatsworth, CA

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Full-Time

Executive

SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC.

8929 Fullbright Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, (818) 341-5366

Established in 1961, Sensor Systems (sensorantennas.com) is a premier provider of high-performance antennas for commercial, business, and military aircraft. Headquartered in Chatsworth, California, we design, manufacture, and test cutting-edge antenna solutions for a global customer base. As a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A), we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in aerospace technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. "Veterans" or "Individuals with Disabilities".

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO: President/Site-Leader

LOCATION: Chatsworth, CA

SHIFT: Monday thru Thursday (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

The Engineering Director will lead all engineering and technical activities within the business, providing oversight for a team of 10-15 engineers. This role is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring technical excellence, and supporting product development and sustainment efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace antenna solutions and RF technology, with expertise in UHF, VHF, L-band, TACS, GPS, and Radar Altimeters antenna solutions.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of technical rigor and collaboration.
• Oversee the development, qualification, and certification of aerospace antenna systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for RF system design, antenna integration, and performance optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, product reliability, and manufacturing support.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program management, business development, and operations to align engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Support customer engagements, proposals, and technical presentations as the subject matter expert.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, and project timelines to meet strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in RF engineering and aerospace antenna design.
• Deep knowledge of antenna design principles, RF propagation, and system integration.
• Experience with certification requirements for airborne RF systems (FAA, DO-160, RTCA, MIL-STD, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Familiarity with avionics integration and aircraft installation constraints.
• Experience working with defense and commercial aerospace customers.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Project is essential.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Position located in an office environment, with exposure to the manufacturing floor when needed.
• Domestic business related travel, valid driver's license required.
• International business related travel, valid US passport required.
• Regularly required to walk up and down stairs.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in RF engineering and aerospace antenna design.
• Deep knowledge of antenna design principles, RF propagation, and system integration.
• Experience with certification requirements for airborne RF systems (FAA, DO-160, RTCA, MIL-STD, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Familiarity with avionics integration and aircraft installation constraints.
• Experience working with defense and commercial aerospace customers.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Project is essential

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$210,000.00 - $210,000.00 / year

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