Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed 100% on-site.

What You’ll Do:

As the Senior Avionics Systems Engineer, you will support work within NAVAIR's Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office, PMA-271. In this role, you will work closely with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) engineers to drive development, acquisition, certification, modernization, and sustainment of critical mission systems.

Key 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.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.