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. REQUIREMENTS • 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