Avionics Manager Jobs

Avionics Manager jobs are open across aerospace and defense, commercial aviation, government contracting, and MRO, from mid-level team lead to senior director, with specializations in avionics systems integration, flight control software, and certification compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBlue Origin
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type60% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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Manager, Field Service - Avionics Power Generation/Distribution (Onsite - Savannah, GA)
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Manager, Field Service - Avionics Power Generation/Distribution (Onsite - Savannah, GA)
Collins Aerospace
Atlanta, Georgia
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$108k - $205k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Senior Engineering Project Manager – Avionics Networking
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Senior Engineering Project Manager – Avionics Networking
GE Aerospace
Clearwater, Florida
Compensation & Benefits
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$130k - $173k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Sub Section Manager – Systems Engineering (Avionics Networking)
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Sub Section Manager – Systems Engineering (Avionics Networking)
GE Aerospace
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Software Engineering
$130k - $173k/yr
Master's degree in physics
10,000+

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Field Avionics Manager
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Field Avionics Manager
General Atomics
Adelanto, California
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain
$110k - $188k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Circuit Design Engineering Associate Manager, Avionics, Secret Clearance
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Circuit Design Engineering Associate Manager, Avionics, Secret Clearance
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$136k - $252k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Avionics Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Blue Origin4 open roles
Shield AI2 open roles
Amazon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in avionics manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
  • 5 or more years of experience in avionics systems development or integration
  • Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams on certified avionics programs
  • Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, and FAA or MIL-STD certification standards
  • Active or adjudicable security clearance for defense and government contract roles
  • Experience with avionics test equipment, lab environments, and integration benches

Tips for Your Avionics Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to certification programs

Highlight your direct experience with DO-178C, DO-254, or FAA certification processes by name. Hiring managers in avionics filter hard for these, so burying them in a generic technical skills list costs you interviews you'd otherwise land.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists avionics manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Quantify your team and program scope

Avionics manager roles differ sharply by team size and program scale. State the number of engineers you led and the program value you managed. Vague claims like 'led a cross-functional team' get screened out at the resume stage.

Read the contract vehicle in defense postings

Defense avionics roles often require a specific clearance level tied to the contract, not just general eligibility. If you hold an active Secret or TS/SCI, place it in your resume header so it's visible before recruiters open your full document.

Prepare a systems integration war story

Panel interviews for avionics manager roles almost always include a behavioral question about resolving a hardware-software interface failure or a certification gap under schedule pressure. Prepare one specific example with a clear resolution you owned.

Negotiate relocation terms before accepting

Many avionics manager openings are on-site at facilities in lower cost-of-living areas. Confirm whether relocation assistance covers temporary housing and shipment costs, not just a lump sum, before you sign an offer letter.

Avionics Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most avionics managers?

Blue Origin, Shield AI, and Amazon are hiring the most avionics managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Washington, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest on programs tied to next-generation aircraft platforms and defense modernization contracts.

How many avionics manager jobs are remote?

About 40% of avionics manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hardware-dependent most of the work is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are program management, supplier quality oversight, and documentation roles that don't require hands-on bench time.

How do you become an avionics manager?

Start with an engineering degree in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering, then build several years of hands-on avionics development or integration experience. Move into a lead or principal engineer role to demonstrate you can own technical decisions, then pursue positions with direct people management responsibility. Earning a PMP or completing a formal leadership program strengthens your candidacy for manager-level roles.

Can you get an avionics manager job with limited management experience?

Yes, if your technical depth is strong enough to offset limited formal management experience. Many employers promote senior avionics engineers into first-time manager roles when they've led certification efforts, coordinated multi-discipline teams, or served as a technical lead on a program. Framing your resume around scope of ownership, not just individual contribution, is what moves those applications forward.

What does the avionics manager interview process look like?

Most avionics manager interviews run across three to four stages: an initial screen with a recruiter or HR coordinator, a technical panel with engineering leads that covers systems integration and certification knowledge, a behavioral interview focused on team and program management, and a final conversation with a hiring director or program executive. Some employers also ask for a brief written case study on a past certification challenge.

Where can I find and apply to avionics manager jobs?

You can find and apply to avionics manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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