Avionics Obsolescence Engineer - Miramar, FL

Avionics Obsolescence Engineer #25-846 Miramar, Florida, United States Company Sunshine Avionics LLC Employment Status Full-Time Career Level Experienced Non-Manager Job Description

Sunshine Avionics LLC, located in Miramar, Florida, is a leading provider of the highest quality MRO and manufacturing services for advanced avionic component repairs, and is also a HEICO Avionics company.

Sunshine Avionics' significant investments in automatic test equipment (ATE), combined with a talented team of hands-on engineers, has resulted in efficient and reliable repairs with significantly reduced turn times. Sunshine Avionics leads the industry by providing the most innovative cost saving solutions available in the marketplace and a commitment to outstanding customer service and reliability.

These characteristics, along with the HEICO promise of unparalleled quality, are the key ingredients to Sunshine Avionics' continued success.

"Sunshine Avionics - Forward Thinking Engineered Solutions"

Requirements

Position Summary :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Aerospace / Avionics Obsolescence Engineer to lead the identification, analysis, and resolution of component obsolescence issues in aerospace and avionics systems. You will play a key role in ensuring system longevity, compliance, and readiness by managing part availability, lifecycle risks, and redesign strategies across legacy and active platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor and assess the obsolescence risk of avionics and aerospace components, including electronic, mechanical, and software-based parts.
• Identify and validate alternate parts, redesign options, or lifetime buys to mitigate obsolescence issues.
• Work closely with design, supply chain, logistics, and program teams to coordinate proactive obsolescence resolution strategies.
• Interface with manufacturers, suppliers, and third-party databases (e.g., IHS Markit, SiliconExpert) to track part lifecycle status.
• Support design updates, requalification, and testing for parts or systems impacted by obsolescence.
• Maintain and update product lifecycle databases, obsolescence management tools, and configuration control systems.
• Develop long-term obsolescence mitigation plans, including DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, trade studies, and cost analyses for obsolescence-driven redesigns.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements regarding sustainment and configuration.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Soft Skills :

Organized and proactive in managing long-term engineering risks.

Sunshine Avionics LLC, located in Miramar, Florida, is a leading provider of the highest quality MRO and manufacturing services for advanced avionic component repairs, and is also a HEICO Avionics company.

Sunshine Avionics' significant investments in automatic test equipment (ATE), combined with a talented team of hands-on engineers, has resulted in efficient and reliable repairs with significantly reduced turn times. Sunshine Avionics leads the industry by providing the most innovative cost saving solutions available in the marketplace and a commitment to outstanding customer service and reliability.

These characteristics, along with the HEICO promise of unparalleled quality, are the key ingredients to Sunshine Avionics' continued success.

"Sunshine Avionics - Forward Thinking Engineered Solutions"