Special Systems Designer

An engineering firm is in need of a Senior Special Systems Designer for their New York office! This is a hybrid role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Special Systems Design and Engineering work.
• Manage Special Systems Projects and Project Teams as necessary
• Assist in identifying business development opportunities.
• Mentor and develop staff at all levels.
• Ensure accuracy of finished product designs, reviewing for completeness, conflict avoidance, and that clients’ objectives are being met throughout life cycle.
• Support the Operations Manager to ensure high standards of quality, innovative design strategies, and to enhance the technical expertise of all studio staff.
• Support the Operations Manager to optimize the utilization of the studio staff.
• Ensure projects are within scope, on schedule, and within budget.
• Support the Operations Manager to recruit new staff, recommend staff for promotion and rate increases, oversee performance evaluations, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Adjust and correlate data, recognizing and addressing discrepancies.
• Support the generation of proposals and presentations, providing appropriate data and information and ensuring specifications’ accuracy.
• Ensures accuracy in meeting applicable billing codes.
• Participate in projects during design, bidding and construction administration.
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates for submissions.
• Interface with existing clients, outside consultants, and vendors.
• Attend client meetings to discuss job progress.
• Ensure all production adheres to company quality standards.

• Minimum 4 years progressive experience.
• Aviation industry design/engineering experience.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineering licensure (P.E.) preferred. 
• Thorough knowledge of design-to-completion engineering processes.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and design packages.
• Thorough knowledge of Company standards.
• Thorough knowledge of QA/QC.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients and vendor