Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Location: NAS Patuxent River MD

Security Clearance Requirement: DoD Secret

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

As the Senior Avionics Systems Engineer you will support work within NAVAIRs Airborne Strategic Command Control and Communications Program Office 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.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Computer Science required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant NAVAIR Systems Engineering experience within a NAVAIR Program Management Activity (PMA).
• 10 years of experience leading new development or modifications to existing mission avionics systems from drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and awarding development contracts through Engineering Development Review & Approval Process (EDRAP) to full flight clearance integration and production contract execution highly desired.
• Hands-on experience in the NAVAIR environment creating and maturing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) through technical review and approval processes.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and youre able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $160000 - $180000 annually based on an individuals level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering information technology training and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays medical/dental/vision insurance HSA/FSA disability insurance and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit employ train compensate and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability veteran status genetic information pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about discuss or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.