Principal Engineer, TechOps Technology Development

Delta Air Lines — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Requirements

Technology Development is the Engineering group responsible for shepherding TechOps through the technology development process, developing low-Technology Readiness Level (TRL) technologies, and partnering with industry, government, and academia to further TechOps technology development efforts. The team is seeking engineering candidates, with a proven track record of project implementation, innovation, and a passion to drive MRO and airline industry change, to join and execute on the development of technology from conceptualization to implementation across the organization. • Lead the evaluation, development, and implementation of IIOT, RFID, automated inspection, and other technology solutions that support TechOps operational objectives. • Assess technology capabilities, define business and technical requirements, and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and asset visibility. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout technology pilots, deployments, and operational adoption. • Develop implementation approaches, best practices, and lessons learned to support consistent technology evaluation and deployment across TechOps. • Support the development of business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and recommendations for technology investments. • Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and adoption. • Document current-state technology environments, gather business and technical requirements, and support supplier assessments, solution selection, and implementation planning. • Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decisions across multiple organizations while managing project risks, dependencies, and timelines. • Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, technology providers, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to identify and evaluate technology opportunities.

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