Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Performing research and evaluation to support certification for essential avionics systems for PMA-271 platforms, specifically SATCOM, HF, VLF, UHF, and IP Line-of-Sight throughout all acquisition and sustainment phases.
• Directing the development and execution of cosite mitigation strategies and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOP) plans for diverse communication bands.
• Guiding the execution and sustainment of avionics Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) initiatives for PMA-271.
• Creating, updating, and monitoring Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) essential for the certification efforts of HF, COMSEC, and SATCOM systems.
• Directing and overseeing all avionics certification activities, ensuring alignment with both mission readiness objectives and compliance requirements.
• Reviewing and providing guidance related to requirements definition, analysis, verification, and certification, alongside architecture design.
• Managing the creation and quality of engineering documentation and technical artifacts.
• Leading Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Conducting functional analysis, timeline analysis, and comprehensive trade studies to translate customer requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Presenting technical progress and findings, delivering actionable recommendations to NAVAIR program office stakeholders.
• Position will require up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or a similar STEM degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant NAVAIR Systems Engineering experience within a NAVAIR Program Management Activity (PMA).
• Hands-on experience in the NAVAIR environment creating and maturing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) through technical review and approval processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience leading new development or modifications to existing mission avionics systems — from drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and awarding development contracts, through Engineering Development, Review & Approval Process (EDRAP), to full flight clearance integration and production contract execution.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• 100% employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.