Aircraft Capability Development Engineer
Role Overview
Significant experience in modeling and analyzing IR signature and design optimization.
Assist in design development and iteration with other functional IPT stakeholders to meet LO requirements.
Support the development and validation of IR test methodology. Will require the identification of acceptable measurement tools and development of processes.
Perform IR analysis using industry standard tools
Generate performance assessments, risk identification and mitigation recommendations for GA developed designs.
Familiarity with state of the art materials.
Provide program planning and technical leadership to IRAD and CRAD projects targeting development and implementation of Survivability technologies.
Ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained. Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures.
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Summary
Significant experience in modeling and analyzing IR signature and design optimization.
Assist in design development and iteration with other functional IPT stakeholders to meet LO requirements.
Support the development and validation of IR test methodology. Will require the identification of acceptable measurement tools and development of processes.
Perform IR analysis using industry standard tools
Generate performance assessments, risk identification and mitigation recommendations for GA developed designs.
Familiarity with state of the art materials.
Provide program planning and technical leadership to IRAD and CRAD projects targeting development and implementation of Survivability technologies.
Ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained. Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures.
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Relevant engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-technology product development.
- Demonstrated experience driving product development through multiple lifecycle phases (requirements, design, integration, test, and/or fielding).
- Proven ability to coordinate work across multiple departments/disciplines, build strong working relationships, and align diverse teams toward common technical goals.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines on complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Solid understanding of systems engineering principles (requirements management, interfaces, verification & validation, risk management).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical information to mixed technical/non-technical audiences.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high technology-content product development (defense, aviation, automotive, etc.), preferably unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or autonomous systems.
- Background in one or more of the following: mission systems, avionics, communications, sensors, weapons integration, or flight controls.
- Experience working in DoD acquisition programs or with military customers.
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.
- Experience with agile or incremental development in a hardware–software integrated environment.
- Prior exposure to flight test, system integration labs (SIL), or HIL environments.
Job Category
Engineering
Experience Level
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Workstyle
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
- 99,500
Pay Range High
- 170,750
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
- Yes
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Secret
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