Technical Project Manager

Job Role-Technical Project Manager - Job location: Irvine, CA- onsite Must have Avionics or Aerospace domain Please look for below Skills Matrix: Technical Project Manager Must have exp in Schematic/PCB validation, component analysis Expertise in the avionics, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics domain. Must have Exp in Siemens, Ansys, HyperLynx, and other CAD/analysis tools. Signal Integrity/Power Integrity tools (HyperLynx, SPICE, Valydate). ECAD/MCAD tools (Siemens) for design. the creation of Flammability Test Plans, Structural Test Plans, and Qualification Plans for LRUs. Job Description: Project Management Manage cross-functional projects across electrical, mechanical, simulation, and documentation teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering work packages. Facilitate weekly progress reviews, risk assessments, and status reporting to Avionics management. Serve as the primary interface between Panasonic engineers, suppliers, certification bodies (FAA, EASA), and OEMs. Oversee electrical and mechanical design support activities, including schematic/PCB validation, component analysis, thermal/structural evaluation, and prototype build/bring-up. Manage simulation workflows (SI/PI, thermal, structural) using Siemens, Ansys, HyperLynx, and other CAD/analysis tools. Ensure effective issue tracking, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions in design validation and testing. Support engineers in preparing and reviewing design documentation, test plans, analysis reports, and substantiation evidence. Certification & Documentation Oversee the creation of Flammability Test Plans, Structural Test Plans, and Qualification Plans for LRUs. Coordinate substantiation and compliance activities with FAA, EASA, and OEMs; provide inputs for regulatory approvals. Ensure engineering documentation (Drawings, BOMs, ECRs/ECOs, Converix system inputs) meets accuracy, consistency, and compliance standards. Track and manage deliverables for substantiation, qualification, and design compliance milestones. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in avionics, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics projects, with at least 3+ years in technical project management or program management roles. Hands-on working experience of: ECAD/MCAD tools (Siemens) for design & PDM. Ansys for thermal/structural simulation. Signal Integrity/Power Integrity tools (HyperLynx, SPICE, Valydate). Strong understanding of FAA/EASA certification requirements (Flammability, Environmental, Structural). Proven ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams across geographies (on-site + offshore).