Avionics Integration Engineer, F - 15

Avionics Integration Engineer

LOCATION: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: SECRET TRAVEL: 10-25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an FMS Avionics Engineer located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH working with the Air Force Division. Join the team supporting the F-15 program-one of the most operationally lethal and enduring fighter aircraft platforms in the world. As the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force, the F-15 has proven itself as the most lethal and reliable combat aircraft in service, with unmatched speed, agility, and payload capacity. Our program team consists of dedicated, mission-focused professionals who bring technical expertise, operational insight, and a commitment to excellence in support of this critical national defense capability. Be part of a program that directly impacts air superiority, national defense, deterrence, and alliances across the world.

Required Qualifications / Skills

Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field. Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. Works high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.

EDUCATION: BS and 20 years of experience MS and 10 years of experience; and an ABET-accredited BS or MS degree in engineering

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Knowledge of avionics engineering in support of avionics subsystem definition, development, integration, all verification methods to include review of ICD, sustainment, Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A), T&E, and airworthiness certification across a wide range of hardware and software systems. Knowledge of radar theory and principles, and an understanding of the radar design, development, and implementation process is required. Have working knowledge of the ITAR and foreign disclosure processes. The Contractor shall understand the Congressional notification and RIP/RIS approval process and support the Government in working through these processes.

Responsibilities

Develop/review/update applicable program documentation for avionics engineering relevant requirements. The Contractor shall assist the Government in drafting and developing systems/subsystem specifications and various engineering documents in support of milestone reviews and events. Responsible for development and test of the program system hardware and software and its integration into the program system architecture. The Contractor shall attend all technical reviews and provide technical advice on the path forward to installation of the new hardware and software into the system. The Contractor shall review system specific test plans and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem, and component testing. Support and conduct performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessments, and scheduling trade-off studies. Support hardware/software development and related system ground and flight test activities including, but not limited to, hardware-in-the-loop, subsystem integration labs, developmental T&E, and initial operational T&E related activities. Support and conduct systems analyses to include, but not limited to, avionics system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment req