Air Vehicle Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States Peraton Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Air Vehicle Systems Engineer to provide Naval Aviation expertise in a highly dynamic environment to support our NAVAIR customer at Patuxent Naval Air Station.

This leadership position supports the Air System Group and the assigned Program Management Office. The successful candidate will apply systems engineering skill sets to air vehicle aeromechanics, structures, materials, and several subsystems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in airworthiness, acquisition, sustainment, and project management, with the ability to prioritize and organize high-visibility efforts while working with multiple technically diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate as a subject matter expert and/or Project/Program manager.
  • Responsible for development and/or oversight NAVAIR level or Component/Command level program (or programs) relating to research, new acquisition, testing, evaluation, innovation, in-service and reengineering.
  • Recommend tradeoffs between cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Perform services and provide products within the systems engineering requirements, including systems engineering technical reviews, tailoring requirements, statements of work, technical evaluations, risk management, investigations, system requirements, etc.
  • Determine the direction of technical work and effort of other personnel.
  • Review the work of others and provide coordination and insights into the progress.
  • Promote the spin-off/transfer of federally owned or originated technology, as appropriate, to state and local governments and to the private sector.
  • Provide engineering expertise to the class desks, and IPT's in support of Program Management (PMA) and Air Systems Group (ASG) efforts.
  • Negotiate within the department and with other government activities as required to acquire needed timely technical support.
  • Collaboratively, with the technical team, develop technical approach, cost estimates, manpower/facilities requirements, and milestones related to program objectives.
  • Technically manage, integrate, and coordinate the technical efforts of a variety of journeyman-level engineers and technical experts within the Air Vehicle Department on programs and projects involving multi-division or multi-site participation.
  • Efficiently and effectively collaborate with Technical Warrant holders.
  • Coordinate specific software, process development, and testing efforts performed internal and external to government entities.
  • Resolve conflict and provide systems engineering technical guidance concerning changes in technical approach and program objectives.
  • Ensure all appropriate stakeholders are included in the resolution.
  • Responsible for the horizontal integration/coordination across Air Vehicle Engineering Department disciplines.
  • Develops and coordinates air worthiness requirements and identifies data products needed to support interim flight clearances.
  • May be asked to represent the Naval Air Systems Command Air Vehicle Engineering Department as a systems engineer at meetings and conferences with contractors and other Government activities.
  • Responsible for reviewing contractor's design, test plans, developmental data, and specifications; recommending changes and additional areas of investigation; and reporting progress and problems to other team members, program managers, and Navy management.
  • Develop rationale and advocate for incorporating changes brought about by feasibility limitations, state-of-the-art enhancements, and modified operational requirements.
  • Maintains knowledge and insight into the critical risk areas.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risk in accordance with program risk management plan.
  • May be asked to represent the NAWCAD with ONR, NAVAIR, DARPA, and other government sponsors as an Air Vehicle technical point of contact.

Requirements

  • A minimum requirement of a Bachelor of Science degree in one or more of the following: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university with 8 years of experience.
  • A Masters of Science in Systems Engineering and/or other Engineering related disciplines given preference with 6 years of experience.
  • 5 years experience in Naval Aviation Systems Engineering required, 10 years experience desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple high-priority efforts; while maintaining requirements.
  • Ability to Obtain & Maintain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
  • United States of America citizenship (no dual citizenships) - Proof will be required.

Desired (But not required):

  • CAMEO SysML Model Based Systems Engineering familiarity and/or architecture.
  • Air Vehicle Experience in materials, aerodynamics, vehicle performance, vehicle modeling & simulation, handling qualities, dynamics, flight controls, strength, loads, fatigue, hydraulics, pneumatics, environmental control systems, fire protection, anti-icing, landing gear, wheels, bearings, fasteners, transparencies, internal & external cargo, latches, doors, aircraft surveillance, corrosion protection, non-destructive inspection techniques, fuel systems, and aerial refueling.
  • Worked on PMA 275; V22 products/services either in industry or in a government capacity. If not familiar with the platform, be able to show translatable skill sets to achieve program mission success.
  • Led and/or participated as a subject matter expert in root cause corrective action (RCCA) efforts in an engineering capacity.
  • Led and/or participated as a subject matter expert in systems engineering technical reviews (SETR) and can described the process and stakeholders required.
  • Must be able to efficiently, effectively, and succinctly communicate. This includes both in writing and verbally professionally. Expected to maintain strong communication amongst all stakeholders.

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.

As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.

Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.



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