Senior Avionics Integration Engineer

Overview Avionics Integration Engineer LOCATION: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: SECRET TRAVEL: 10-25% Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an F-15 FMS Avionics Engineer (Principal/SME) 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 Expert knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an industry leader in their technical/professional field. Typically performs the following kinds of functions: initiates, oversees, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs; provides strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff; provides detailed analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; consults with client to define needs or problems; oversees studies; and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions. Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior, journeyman, and senior contractor personnel within and across multiple technical/professional disciplines. Education BS and 25 years of experience, 15 of which must be in the DoD; or MS and 20 years of experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD; andan ABET-accredited BS or MS degree in engineering Preferred Qualifications / Skills Leadership experience in wide/varied operational and test organizations and fighter/bomber platforms; operational experience as a pilot or weapons system operator in a test environment; 4th generation fighter aircraft, systems, and subsystems familiarity; the ability to travel frequently for program reviews and/or site visits; and other airframe, system and sub-system Contractor, test range and laboratory, or customer locations as directed/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 Provide technical expertise for existing, modified, and new LRU hardware and software design, integration, and sustainment across mission systems, sensors, air vehicle systems, subsystems, and aircraft operations. Support program engineering and test and evaluation activities by attending meetings, participating in reviews, preparing technical materials, delivering briefings, documenting outcomes, and supporting planning and execution efforts. Perform engineering review and analysis of contractor proposals, technical documentation, ECPs, acquisition documents, export licenses, and related materials in support of USAF and FMS airframe, systems, and subsystem requirements. Lead and coordinate engineering and T&E tasks across program delivery, training, operations, maintenance, infrastructure, sustainment, developmental alternatives, flight test activities, anomaly tracking, and test documentation review. Coordinate with Government stakeholders, prime contractors, DCMA, subcontractors, flight crews, and developmental/operational test managers to ensure compliance with DoD/USAF test planning, execution, airworthiness, and safety requirements. Provide FMS and security assistance expertise across acquisition planning, execution, delivery, sustainment, program closure, LOA implementation, policy compliance, technical requirements, and coordination with DoD, non-DoD, and international stakeholders.