Aircraft Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers and stakeholders to capture, generate, and derive technical requirements from user needs statements
• Serve as a deputy program manager or technical program manager on multiple concurrent efforts
• Manage and trace requirements from generation through validation and verification activities
• Develop systems architectures to meet user needs and provide hardware, cyber, and software engineers with functional and physical requirements
• Create air worthiness plans and corresponding documentation
• Produce systems engineering artifacts as required by DoD acquisitions policies
• Leverage experience with military aircraft system integration and DoD contract projects
• Develop electrical loads analysis, weight and balance reports, system operational testing, environmental testing, and EMI/EMC testing in line with Air Force standards
• Work with FAA airworthiness testing and certification processes
• Familiarity with aircraft bus interfaces such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, serial, Ethernet, GPS, and audio
• Integrate video and RF systems onto airborne platforms
• Know common DoD datalinks and networks such as ARC-210, ARC-231, PRC-117, SADL/EPLRS, LINK-16, VORTEX, HPW, SWF, ANW2 or INMARSAT
• Engage in DoDAF project management
• Prepare products required for formal design reviews and presentations
• Lead a team of engineers and manage system development projects
• Perform inspections, audits, and certification oversight
• Work primarily in an office environment with some on-aircraft tasks
• Occasionally undertake short-term CONUS and OCONUS TDYs to meet users or conduct aircraft tests

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited university
• Minimum 5-7 years of related experience with systems engineering models and design products
• Proven experience in analysis, design, testing, and documentation, as well as system development and aircraft integration
• Ability to document requirements, specifications, and other technical documents
• Basic understanding of software design principles and agile development processes
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously, or with a group, to accomplish tasks
• Current U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracting requirements
• Current DoD Secret clearance required due to government contracting requirements

Technologies

• ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, serial, Ethernet, GPS, audio
• Cameo NoMagic
• ARC-210, ARC-231, PRC-117, SADL/EPLRS, LINK-16, VORTEX, HPW, SWF, ANW2, INMARSAT
• DoDAF
• Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Position Summary

The Aircraft Systems Engineer designs, integrates, tests, and certifies avionics and mission systems for DoD and FAA aircraft, with potential growth into program management or leadership roles.

What We Offer

• Paths for advancement into leadership roles or technical specialization
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and excellence
• Opportunity to work with a small, close-knit team supporting warfighters and their families

Benefits

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

Master's degree required

Experience

Aircraft Systems Engineering: 5 years required

Language

English Required

Security Clearance

Secret Required

Willingness to Travel

Travel: 25% onsite travel required

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as Cameo NoMagic is preferred