Jobs at RAVE Aerospace

Leads planning and execution of complex avionics hardware programs from prototype development through qualification, certification, production readiness, and customer delivery. Owns schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, defects, corrective actions, supplier coordination, and cross-functional execution. Requires strong hardware systems knowledge, project leadership without direct authority, and experience with Jira, Microsoft Project, phase-gated development, and Agile/Scrum.

Leads formal qualification testing for airborne hardware and software systems. Develops test procedures and reports, coordinates laboratories, equipment, schedules, regulatory authorities, suppliers, and OEMs, and supports FAA and EASA compliance. Performs failure analysis, corrective-action documentation, technical reviews, and test readiness activities. Mentors junior engineers and requires hands-on experience with environmental, vibration, acceleration, and EMI testing in an AS9100 quality environment.

Leads planning and execution of mid-sized avionics projects involving engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers. Manages schedules, milestones, risks, deliverables, resources, budgets, documentation, and vendor relationships. Facilitates design reviews, resolves technical and allocation issues, improves project management processes, and trains teams on project tools. Independently leads complex, multi-team initiatives and influences department-level decisions.

Designs, develops, tests, integrates, and improves software features supporting RAVE in-flight entertainment systems. Responsibilities include automated testing, debugging, issue resolution, continuous integration and delivery, documentation, SDLC improvement, stakeholder collaboration, technical presentations, estimation, and mentoring. The role emphasizes software quality, transparent delivery, and cross-functional coordination across product development teams.

Leads regulatory certification and airworthiness compliance for airborne equipment and systems installed on transport-category aircraft. Develops certification, qualification, flammability, safety, and test documentation; coordinates testing, conformity inspections, suppliers, customers, integrators, and regulatory authorities; investigates test failures; and interfaces with the FAA and EASA. Advises management on certification and airworthiness issues while ensuring complete substantiation data packages and approval of IFE system installation designs.

Manages and produces commercial aviation maintenance documentation, including Component Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, training materials, and regulatory publications. Authors and revises content to ATA iSpec2200 and S1000D standards, interprets engineering drawings and vendor data, coordinates with subject matter experts, estimates publication timelines and costs, performs quality control, and may supervise documentation personnel.

Supports repair logistics and inventory operations by recording material transactions, receiving and issuing inventory, labeling and counting stock, conducting cycle counts, and shipping materials to domestic, international, and third-party repair locations. The role also prepares shipping paperwork, assists offsite repair stations, and collaborates with internal departments while using business and inventory tracking systems.

Develops, tests, integrates, and maintains software features supporting RAVE in-flight entertainment systems. Responsibilities include architecture and design participation, automated testing, debugging, continuous integration and delivery, documentation, issue resolution, estimation, stakeholder collaboration, technical presentations, and process improvement. The role requires software development experience across embedded, Linux, Windows, or modern application technology stacks.

Leads system integration and testing for in-flight connectivity products, including test strategy, planning, lab readiness, manual and automated execution, CI/CD validation, defect tracking, reporting, and requirements traceability. Coordinates cross-functional engineering, product, operations, customer, and program teams while ensuring aviation standards compliance. The role also mentors junior engineers, supports continuous improvement, and contributes to field deployment and customer activities.

Leads contracts, subcontract management, supplier negotiations, and commodity strategy for operations and supply chain programs. Oversees supplier selection, make-or-buy decisions, cost reduction, contract compliance, PPV goals, budgets, and supplier relationships. Partners with Engineering, Legal, Procurement, Product, Program, and senior management to support product development, delivery, and corporate operations objectives. Establishes policies, manages cross-functional teams, develops supplier strategies, and mentors team members.

Provides executive leadership for the full lifecycle of in-flight entertainment hardware products, defining portfolio vision, roadmap, investment priorities, and market strategy. Oversees product development, launch, continuous improvement, and retirement while aligning Engineering, Certification, Production, Sales, and Program Management. Represents the organization with customers, OEMs, and auditors, manages budgets and capacity planning, reports portfolio performance to senior leadership, and develops senior managers and their teams.

Software Engineering Intern supporting the design, development, testing, automation, documentation, and improvement of software features for in-flight entertainment and connectivity products. Responsibilities include bug triage, problem resolution, continuous integration support, requirements discussions, collaboration with internal teams, and following software development lifecycle processes.

Leads RAVE’s B2B tradeshow and customer event strategy, including event selection, budgeting, vendor management, logistics, demonstrations, customer meetings, and lead follow-up. Develops marketing plans, technical collateral, presentations, social content, and brand experiences while analyzing market trends and improving processes. Partners with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Leadership to align messaging and event priorities, and may mentor junior marketing staff.

Manage end-to-end proposal process: collect cost/schedule/performance inputs, produce and review proposal content and pricing worksheets, coordinate with Sales, Finance, Content and Digital teams, improve processes and templates, ensure quality and on-time RFP submissions, and support contract negotiations as needed.

Develop and maintain C/C++ test software and automated test stations for in-flight entertainment hardware. Design, debug, and deploy production test procedures and equipment integrations, troubleshoot hardware/software failures, support new product introduction, and improve manufacturing test processes and CI/CD practices while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Design and verify system- and sub-system-level SATCOM and In-Flight Connectivity products. Define and manage requirements, create use cases and architecture, perform integration and interface analysis, support testing and acceptance, manage technical projects, collaborate with suppliers and customers, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining technical documentation and improving systems-engineering processes.

Leads the architecture, design, implementation, and production delivery of embedded networking software for onboard aircraft video systems. Develops Layer 2/3 switching, multicast routing, IGMP, and RSTP functionality; performs board bring-up and hardware integration; optimizes low-latency network performance; and supports code reviews and technical design discussions. The role also requires Linux kernel and driver expertise, embedded circuit knowledge, A/V and 4K video-over-IP libraries, and participation in DevOps and CI/CD testing.

Leads architecture, design, development, integration, validation, and deployment of an in-flight connectivity software platform. Oversees technical execution across aircraft networks, satellite and air-to-ground connectivity, cabin systems, hardware, and ground interfaces. Establishes development and testing standards, resolves technical and process issues, collaborates with global engineering and product teams, supports customers and sales, and mentors or manages technical personnel.

Leads manufacturing and product process engineering for electronic, mechanical, and aerospace products across their full lifecycle. Responsibilities include new product introduction, production and repair planning, supplier transitions, manufacturability, audits, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective action, quality improvement, yield optimization, cost reduction, and cross-functional technical leadership. The role also manages supplier capabilities, documentation, training, production transfers, and compliance with aerospace and quality standards.

Lead system-level engineering for SATCOM and In-Flight Connectivity products across lifecycle: define and verify requirements, design and analyze RF subsystems and link budgets, develop architectures and interfaces, perform integration and verification, support testing and troubleshooting, lead trade studies, mentor junior engineers, and maintain technical documentation and compliance.