Avionics Engineer SME (TS/SCI clearance required)
Avionics Engineer SME (TS/SCI clearance required)
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Avionics Engineering Subject Matter Expert Phalanx Griffon Program
Join the cutting-edge modernization effort shaping the future of airborne mission systems. The Phalanx Griffon (PG) initiative is the U.S. Air Force s leading open-architecture airborne platform delivering real-time mission-critical data at the tactical edge. As the Avionics Engineering SME you will serve as the principal integration lead for embedding the Nomad hardware chassis Type-1 encryption modules SATCOM apertures and OMS/UCI-compliant software into diverse aircraft avionics environments during Major Release 2 (FY25 FY27). Your leadership will directly impact airworthiness operational capability and digital engineering continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
System Architecture & Design Leadership
- Engineer advanced avionics integration strategies aligning Nomad VPX-based modules with legacy and modern aircraft data buses including MIL-STD-1553 ARINC 429/664 and Ethernet TSN.
- Create and manage ICDs signal flow models and timing synchronization documentation that adhere to OMS/UCI and cross-domain data handling standards.
Airworthiness & Compliance Oversight
- Serve as the lead for generating critical documentation including AF Form 1067s E-series flight clearances and comprehensive safety analyses.
- Guide development teams through DO-254 (hardware) and DO-178C (software) certification processes to meet airworthiness and mission assurance criteria.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Execution
- Develop avionics systems models using SysML tools (e.g. CAMEO) ensuring traceability to requirements verification strategies and physical configurations.
- Lead configuration audits redline reconciliation and model updates in alignment with evolving program baselines.
Integration & Test Readiness
- Define and validate avionics harnesses power distribution and signal conditioning setups within System Integration Labs (SIL).
- Resolve EMI/EMC interference timing errors and communication issues to ensure systems are flight-test ready.
Flight Operations & Deployment
- Draft test procedures telemetry schemas and IATT documentation in preparation for airborne evaluation.
- Act as the avionics technical lead during flight tests monitoring telemetry analyzing anomalies and driving rapid-cycle resolution efforts.
Leadership & Engagement
- Provide strategic engineering guidance to government IPTs platform program offices and industry OEM partners.
- Mentor mid-career engineers in secure open architecture design and modern DevSecOps principles in classified environments.
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship required due to program security constraints.
- Bachelor s degree in Electrical Aerospace Avionics or Computer Engineering (Master s preferred).
- 20 years of experience in military aircraft avionics systems design test and deployment.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Expertise in MIL-STD-1553 ARINC standards TSN Ethernet protocols VPX systems and deterministic timing methods.
- Proven success with integrating Type-1 crypto devices SATCOM/RF payloads and open mission system architectures such as OMS/UCI FACE or SOSA.
- Demonstrated ability to generate and manage airworthiness documentation through developmental and operational test cycles.
- Hands-on experience with avionics CAD and MBSE platforms (e.g. Altium OrCAD CAMEO Rhapsody).
Preferred Experience:
- Involvement in ABMS CJADC2 or airborne C4ISR initiatives.
- Familiarity with compliance standards including DO-254 DO-178C RCC 324 and MIL-STD-461.
- Credentials such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP DER designation or academic experience at USAF Test Pilot School.
- Integration of SDRs tactical content routers or SDN into legacy platforms.
- Agile/SAFe certification and hands-on experience with DevSecOps platforms (e.g. Platform One Rancher or similar).
Employment Type
Full Time
