Program Systems Engineer

About the role

AVIAN is seeking a Program Systems Engineer to support the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-262) in Patuxent River, MD. This role provides systems engineering and technical analysis support for the MQ-4C Triton, a high-altitude, long-endurance maritime Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and technical analysis for avionics and communications subsystems supporting the MQ-4C Triton platform
• Review engineering artifacts, airworthiness documentation, and test data to assess system safety, integration, and compliance with U.S. Navy and Commonwealth of Australia requirements
• Support the full systems engineering lifecycle, including development, production, integration, sustainment, and operational testing
• Cook up and participate in technical reviews, engineering working groups, and program meetings
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and integrate engineering inputs into the Integrated Government Schedule (IGS)
• Serve as a technical liaison between U.S. Navy and Commonwealth of Australia airworthiness teams
• Support execution of the Airworthiness Qualification Plan (AQP)
• Participate in configuration management activities and ensure engineering documentation meets disclosure and release requirements for allied operations

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Three (3) to ten (10) years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD aircraft or weapons systems
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, theories, and lifecycle processes
• Familiarity: Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Military Standards, and DoD/DON/NAVAIR policies and procedures
• Skills: Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Qualifications

• Experience: Three (3) to ten (10) years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD aircraft or weapons systems
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Three (3) to ten (10) years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD aircraft or weapons systems
• Experience: Three (3) to ten (10) years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD aircraft or weapons systems

Desired Additional Qualifications

• Experience: Experience with NAVAIR Systems Engineering processes and Airworthiness requirements
• Education: Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience: Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience