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Senior Avionics Systems Engineer
Mission Technologies, a division of HII. Independently lead avionics and systems-engineering activities across requirements, architecture, design, integration, verification, test, certification, fielding, modification, sustainment, and technical-risk management .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading avionics and systems-engineering activities, including requirements development, architecture design, and technical risk management. Proficient in applying Digital Engineering and model-based systems engineering methods to ensure compliance with airworthiness and cybersecurity standards.
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Avionics Systems EngineeringDigital Engineering/MBSERequirements TraceabilityTechnical Risk ManagementMilitary Acquisition Programs
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Hard Skills
Requirements DevelopmentArchitecture DesignIntegration TestingVerification/ValidationTechnical ReviewsSysMLCameo/MagicDrawDOORSEnterprise ArchitectMIL-STD-882
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingMentoringCommunicationLeadershipCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Digital ThreadsConfiguration ManagementTechnical OrdersEngineering DrawingsTechnical Data Packages
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Secret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance
Industry Keywords
Aircraft AvionicsMission SystemsEmbedded SystemsComplex Electronic SystemsWeapon System IntegrationOSS&ECertification Activities
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecurityTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently lead avionics and systems-engineering activities across requirements, architecture, design, integration, verification, test, certification, fielding, modification, sustainment, and technical-risk management
- Translate operational, mission, and program needs into clear, measurable, traceable, and verifiable system and subsystem requirements
- Lead analysis of system architectures, hardware/software interfaces, subsystem dependencies, technical baselines, design alternatives, integration impacts, and technical risks
- Develop and lead technical reviews of RFP requirements, SOW/SOO technical content, SRDs, system/subsystem specifications, SEPs, DIDs/CDRLs, ECPs, and other acquisition engineering products
- Review and evaluate architecture/design documents, ICDs, interface documentation, Technical Orders, engineering drawings, technical-data packages, configuration products, contractor proposals, and design-change documentation
- Apply Digital Engineering/MBSE and model/data-driven systems-engineering methods
- Lead resolution of multidisciplinary integration issues across avionics, software, computer engineering, cybersecurity, interoperability, test, and EMS/spectrum disciplines
- Review and integrate interoperability, EMS/spectrum, cybersecurity, and related engineering artifacts
- Evaluate airworthiness, system safety, OSS&E, cybersecurity, certification, interoperability, and mission-assurance implications of modifications
- Lead or support developmental testing, integration testing, verification/validation, certification, deficiency resolution, and technical-risk reduction
- Lead technical content and engineering recommendations for SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA/PCA, TIMs, working groups, program reviews, and lifecycle engineering activities
- Develop and brief engineering alternatives, trade studies, technical risks, and recommendations to program managers, chief engineers, IPT leadership, and senior customers
- Mentor less-experienced engineers and promote disciplined engineering practices, accountability, innovation, and technical quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 7 years relevant experience with a Master's degree; or 4 years relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or high school diploma/equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
- Significant experience with aircraft avionics, mission systems, embedded systems, complex electronic systems, aircraft modernization, or weapon-system integration
- Experience independently leading systems-engineering activities involving requirements, architecture/design, interfaces, integration, verification, test, or technical-risk management
- Experience developing or leading technical reviews of system requirements, specifications, acquisition engineering documentation, architecture/design products, interface documentation, or technical baselines
- Experience applying Digital Engineering, MBSE, model-based analysis, requirements traceability, architecture modeling, or equivalent data/model-driven systems-engineering methods
- Experience integrating an adjacent engineering discipline into avionics or system-level engineering decisions
- Experience supporting Air Force or AFLCMC acquisition programs, military operations, and/or other military acquisition programs
- Ability to independently solve complex multidisciplinary problems and provide decision-quality technical recommendations
- Experience with SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw, DOORS, Enterprise Architect, digital threads, authoritative sources of truth, or comparable Digital Engineering environments preferred
- Experience with MIL-HDBK-516, MIL-STD-882, OSS&E, configuration management, V&V, or aircraft certification activities preferred
- May require working in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments; capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances
Benefits
Comp & perks- Required travel: 11–25%
- Reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process
- Equal employment opportunity protections