The Systems Integration Manager – Avionics & Cabin Cooling is responsible for leading the cross-functional integration of thermal management systems supporting avionics equipment and aircraft cabin environments. This leadership role ensures end-to-end coordination of design, interface control, testing, and certification of cooling systems across electrical, mechanical, and environmental control domains. The manager works closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to deliver compliant, efficient, and robust cooling solutions for commercial or military aircraft platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the systems integration of avionics and cabin cooling architectures, including liquid- and air-cooled loops, heat exchangers, fans, blowers, and ducting
Ensure effective thermal interface management between avionics equipment and cooling systems, coordinating across avionics, ECS, and electrical engineering disciplines
Own system-level requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification plans for cooling systems
Oversee integration, validation, and verification efforts for avionics and cabin thermal systems—including lab tests, environmental tests (DO-160), and in-flight performance
Manage system trade studies, thermal and airflow analysis reviews, and risk assessments
Collaborate with suppliers and internal design teams to ensure proper integration of cooling hardware and controls
Support cross-program configuration management, change control, and requirements traceability
Facilitate technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR), ensuring all thermal systems meet performance, certification, and reliability targets
Provide integration support for aircraft upgrades, retrofits, and maintenance-related changes involving thermal management systems
Act as a key liaison with OEMs, airline operators, or defense customers on all cooling integration matters
Key Focus Areas:
End-to-end integration of avionics and cabin cooling systems
Thermal management interface design and verification
Cross-functional coordination and supplier technical management
Compliance with environmental and avionics system requirements
Risk mitigation, system-level validation, and certification support
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (required)
Master’s degree or certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE, PMP) are a plus
Experience:
8–12+ years of experience in thermal systems integration or systems engineering within the aerospace industry
Demonstrated success integrating avionics or ECS-related cooling systems in commercial or military aircraft
Hands-on experience with avionics thermal interface design and environmental qualification testing
Technical Skills:
Strong grasp of thermal management, fluid dynamics, and avionics cooling principles
Experience with CAD (CATIA, NX), simulation tools (Fluent, SINDA/FLUINT, Icepak), and systems modeling tools (SysML, DOORS)
Familiarity with DO-160, ARINC standards, and aerospace certification processes (Part 25, MIL-STD, AS9100)
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership and project coordination abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Analytical, process-oriented thinker who thrives in multidisciplinary environments
Able to drive accountability and collaboration across engineering and supplier teams