Avionics Obsolescence Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Manage the acquisition Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process in support of complex control systems .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePatuxent River • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,900 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in avionics systems and systems integration, with a strong focus on improving missile performance and integrating advanced technologies. Holds relevant engineering degrees and possesses the necessary security clearances for classified information access.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Avionics Systems KnowledgeSETR Acquisition Process ExperienceModern Navy Avionics Systems ExperienceSecret ClearanceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

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Hard Skills

Systems Engineering Technical ReviewMission Systems Requirements TransformationDesign and Development of Avionics TechnologiesSystem Targeting AlgorithmsTest Techniques for AvionicsPerformance Improvement AnalysisIntegration Challenges ResolutionContract Data Requirements List KnowledgeDesign ModificationAlgorithm Augmentation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem SolvingTechnical Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceSecret Clearance

Industry Keywords

AvionicsObsolescenceWarfighter CapabilitiesOEM CollaborationSecurity Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the acquisition Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process in support of complex control systems
Transform Mission Systems requirements to improve missile performance
Support Mission Systems in working with OEMs to improve performance and integrate advanced technologies into existing platforms
Work with existing teams to understand current challenges
Work with OEMs to redesign, develop, and integrate upgrades
Augment designs and algorithms to improve system performance
Design and develop future technologies within the avionics discipline
Provide technical inputs to improve avionics performance and integration ease

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in avionics or obsolescence
Knowledge of avionics systems and systems integration challenges
Ability to work with a team of engineers to modify designs and improve system integrations to improve warfighter capabilities
Secret clearance required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
Experience with modern Navy avionics systems
Experience with the SETR acquisition process
Knowledge of contracting mechanisms and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting
Knowledge of system targeting algorithms and test techniques
Ability to analyze avionics designs and provide technical inputs improve performance and integration ease
Top Secret clearance
Master's degree in an Engineering or Science field
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Identity verification process requiring camera use during interviews and assessments
Use of AI or other tools during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values