Senior Aeronautical Engineer
Senior Aeronautical Engineer
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Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer to join a high-performing Government-industry team supporting the Phalanx Griffon (PG) program-an open-architecture platform-agnostic airborne system delivering secure real-time data to the tactical edge. In this critical role you will lead air-vehicle integration efforts translating advanced digital designs into mission-ready airworthy hardware compatible with multiple aircraft platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Integration Lead
- Lead mechanical and structural integration of the PG Nomad hardware stack SATCOM apertures and platform interface modules (PIMs).
- Develop airworthiness artifacts and coordinate flight-clearance documentation (e.g. AF Form 1067) with System Program Offices (SPOs) OEMs and test centers.
- Conduct trade studies and SWaP-C (Size Weight Power and Cost) analyses to guide platform-specific integration strategies.
Digital Engineering & Model-Based Design
- Create and manage 3D CAD assemblies interface control documents and weight/balance data within the government-owned digital thread.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide iterative design feedback and ensure system compatibility.
System Integration Laboratory (SIL)
- Define and oversee development of aircraft-representative test fixtures wiring harnesses and environmental simulation setups.
- Support EMI/EMC thermal vibration and functional checkout testing before flight evaluations.
Flight Test & Fielding
- Author test plans hazard analyses and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT).
- Serve as a ground or flight test engineer capturing lessons learned and incorporating design improvements in future product deliveries.
Program Execution & Mentorship
- Maintain schedule and integration milestones within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Brief technical risk cost and readiness to senior Government stakeholders.
- Mentor mid-level engineers and help foster a culture of agile secure hardware development aligned with DevSecOps principles.
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance.
- B.S. in Aeronautical Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred).
- 10 years of experience in aircraft modification or avionics hardware integration preferably on military platforms.
- Proficiency in structural analysis (FEM) weight & balance assessments and MIL-STD environmental compliance.
- Proven track record of guiding systems from lab to flight test within DoD/USAF acquisition frameworks (e.g. AFI 63-101/20-101).
- Experience with CAD tools such as CREO NX CATIA or SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g. SysML CAMEO) is a plus.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with programs like ABMS OMS/UCI or CJADC2.
- Knowledge of multiband SATCOM NSA-accredited crypto devices and cross-domain solutions.
- Familiarity with Air Force flight-clearance and airworthiness documentation (AF Form 879 AFCB E-Series).
- Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; DevSecOps experience in classified environments.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
