Avionics Systems Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: DoD Secret

Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed 100% on-site.

As the Avionics Systems Engineer, you will support work within NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office, PMA-271. This position will provide support to the E-6B IPT engineers in support of development, acquisition, certification, modernization, and sustainment efforts across the PMA.

The Avionics Systems Engineer will be responsible for:

• Participating in the research, down-selecting and coordinating the certification of avionics systems such as SATCOM, HF, VLF, UHF, and IP Line-of-Sight that support PMA-271 platforms during system/platform acquisition, sustainment, and development of future capability.
• Developing cosite mitigation strategies, to include simultaneous operations (SIMOP) strategies for various communication bands.
• Supporting PMA-271 platform avionics non-recurring engineering (NRE) efforts.
• Reviewing and/or developing requirement definitions, analysis, verifications, certifications, and architecture designs.
• Developing POA&M for certification of avionics systems such as HF, COMSEC, and SATCOM.
• Coordinating and managing certification efforts for avionics systems supporting the missions within PMA-271.
• Reviewing and monitoring the development of relevant engineering documentation and artifacts.
• Participating in or assisting in relevant Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events and PMRs.
• Performing functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule cost, and exportability constraints.
• Presenting necessary information to stakeholders within the NAVAIR program office environment.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, or at least 5 years of experience working in NAVAIR Systems Engineering within a NAVAIR PMA.
• At least 3-5 years of experience taking new or modification to existing mission avionics systems from RFP to development contract award through EDRAP to full Flight Clearance integration and Production Contract.
• Experience working within the NAVAIR environment creating ECP's and maturing them through Technical.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $120,000 - $160,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here !
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.