Jan 16
Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $125,000
Occasional travel
Aerospace and Aviation
Senior Systems Engineer (Aeronautical Data)
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in aeronautical data to join our team. The team is responsible for developing software to generate navigation databases for multiple aircraft—and for managing, verifying, and validating the aeronautical data included in the databases is safe and suitable for flight operations.
Location: Remote in the United States (Team is located in Hudson, NH)
Work scope may include the following duties:
- Analyze National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) aeronautical data products
- Identify and help resolve aircraft avionics and aeronautical data issues related to Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)
- Investigate interaction of aeronautical data and flight management systems changes in a systems integration lab, aircraft simulator/emulator, or on-aircraft
- Maintain relevant knowledge of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Area Navigation (RNAV) flight operations; aeronautical data; mission planning; and related software systems
- Test navigation software tools and recommend changes to those tools
- Collaborate with the product management and software development teams
- Work periodic overtime, holidays, and weekends as necessary
Here's what you'll need
- Knowledge of aeronautical data standards such as NGA’s Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF) and ARINC-424 Navigation System Database
- Understanding of Agile software development principles and practices
- Experience with mission planning and Service/Joint/Coalition air operations (desired)
- Fixed-wing military, commercial, or private (instrument rated) flight experience (desired)
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret or higher security clearance
Minimum Education:
High school diploma and 8 years of experience
OR
BS degree from an accredited college or university in any Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and 4 years of experience
Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
The base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $115,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in aeronautical data to join our team. The team is responsible for developing software to generate navigation databases for multiple aircraft—and for managing, verifying, and validating the aeronautical data included in the databases is safe and suitable for flight operations.
Location: Remote in the United States (Team is located in Hudson, NH)
Work scope may include the following duties:
- Analyze National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) aeronautical data products
- Identify and help resolve aircraft avionics and aeronautical data issues related to Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)
- Investigate interaction of aeronautical data and flight management systems changes in a systems integration lab, aircraft simulator/emulator, or on-aircraft
- Maintain relevant knowledge of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Area Navigation (RNAV) flight operations; aeronautical data; mission planning; and related software systems
- Test navigation software tools and recommend changes to those tools
- Collaborate with the product management and software development teams
- Work periodic overtime, holidays, and weekends as necessary
Here's what you'll need
- Knowledge of aeronautical data standards such as NGA’s Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF) and ARINC-424 Navigation System Database
- Understanding of Agile software development principles and practices
- Experience with mission planning and Service/Joint/Coalition air operations (desired)
- Fixed-wing military, commercial, or private (instrument rated) flight experience (desired)
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret or higher security clearance
Minimum Education:
High school diploma and 8 years of experience
OR
BS degree from an accredited college or university in any Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and 4 years of experience
Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
The base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $115,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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