R&D Chief Engineer (ATAC)
R&D Chief Engineer (ATAC)
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Job Description
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in relevant Engineering field (required)
10 years of industry and government experience in fighter aircraft mission and radar systems integration test and evaluation (required)
Former military service (required)
Active Secret clearance (required)
Familiarity with current military weapon systems and their utilization
Experience with aircraft ground and flight test instrumentation
Working knowledge of systems integration labs and their utilization in various aircraft development programs
Ability to attain and maintain Special Access Program clearance requirements
Defense Acquisition University coursework in Test & Evaluation Systems Engineering Logistics Acquisition Risk Management and/or Intellectual Property & Data Rights
Special Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required
Accountability for achieving challenging goals
Able to work independently and in groups to achieve positive results
Mature and diplomatic approach to relationships
Initiative to take concepts from first idea to mature proposal offerings
Professional curiosity and a mindset of continual learning
Adaptable to change in a fast-paced and dynamic aviation environment
Experience with integrating AESA Radars onto 3rd/4th generation fighter aircraft
Experience with system-level requirements generation/management on fighter aircraft
Experience reporting verification/validation test results to program management
Experience with test & evaluation of installed systems on fighter aircraft
Familiarity with various design tools (AutoCAD Unigraphics etc.) and electrical engineering design approaches
How We Care
At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality differences and unique perspectives.
Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave
Are you a Military Veteran
Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron Systems
About ATAC
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) a division of Textron Systems provides tactical flight training and adversary services. Textrons extensive global reach makes for an incomparable training resource not only for the U.S. military but also for foreign militaries across the globe. ATAC currently provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy Marine and Air Force pilots and is actively pursuing many foreign programs as well. ATAC operates simultaneously across five Navy/Marine Corps sites and three Air Force sites spanning across two continents and comprises the worlds largest outsourced civilian tactical airborne training organization. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons Air Wings and Battle Groups and was also the first civilian organization authorized to train the Navys TOPGUN pilots and the USAFs F-22 Raptor pilots.
Summary
ATACs Research & Development Aircraft Chief Engineer will be responsible for cradle to grave management research development design integration verification and validation of new system installations onto current platforms within the inventory. Systems include but are not limited to electro-optical/infra-red (EO/IR) sensors electronic warfare (EW) equipment active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars advanced training missiles integration and helmet mounted cueing systems (HMCS). This position will report to the Director of Research & Development and will also support the Program Managers directly responsible for upgrades to ATACs fleet of aircraft as required by existing customers.
Job Responsibilities
Research existing aircraft avionics sensors and systems that can cost-effectively be integrated onto ATACs fleet of aircraft in order to develop winning technical solutions for future proposals.
Draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to industry in order to gain firm pricing and schedule of potential aircraft avionics sensors and systems.
Draft and release Statements of Work (SOWs) that will dovetail ATACs mission requirements with vendor capabilities.
Develop and manage systems-level requirements for aircraft avionics sensors and systems that meet the customers needs and can be used for effective subcontracting.
Review and assess engineering designs drawings specifications and products.
Apply methodical processes and documentation to resolve risks and issues.
Assist the Director of R&D in evaluating potential aircraftacquisitions or modernization upgrades that will satisfy current and future U.S. Navy Marine Corps Air Force and foreign military Contracted Air Services (CAS) requirements.
Assist the Capture Manager with proposal development including developing strategy advocating technical solutions writing content and editing the work of others.
Assist aircraft Program Managers with requirements derivation management verification and validation efforts.
Assist aircraft Program Managers with Test & Evaluation planning and execution.
Coordinate draft and release test reports to US Government entities.
Interface with subcontractor engineers to ensure that procured aircraft avionics sensors and systems are properly being designed integrated and installed onto ATAC aircraft.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
