Senior Engineer /Scientist - FLRAA

Position Description

The FLRAA PO is responsible for development, fielding and comprehensive life cycle management of the Army's newest aircraft the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The PO manages the ACAT 1 phase of acquisition, development, production, modification, recapitalization, sustainment, and foreign military sales.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for the FLRAA PO.
• Provide in-depth technical expertise on all major aircraft systems and subsystems including: Airframe, Avionics, Survivability systems, Flight controls, Aeromechanics, and Propulsion.
• Develop and deliver system derivative program documentation, including: Acquisition strategies, draft Statements of Work (SOWs), Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Engineering drawings and specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Cost estimates and programmatic reports.
• Support the development and application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in ACAT 1 aviation programs.
• Apply the principles of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to support system interoperability and lifecycle sustainment.
• Collaborate across multi-functional teams, providing technical input, risk analysis, and recommendations for system design and lifecycle management.
• Effectively manage assigned responsibilities independently while ensuring quality and timely results.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics.
• Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance.
• Average of 15 years of technical experience with acquisitions for aviation platforms.
• Demonstrated experience supporting PAE Aviation; Previous experience in the FLRAA.PO is highly desired.
• Comprehensive understanding of ACAT 1 aviation program technical requirements, processes, and system acquisition lifecycle.
• Must have experience with MBSE in advanced aviation applications.
• Must have experience of MOSA principles in aviation system design and integration.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage priorities across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse group of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with AI enhancements that streamline tasks.
• Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.