Senior Aeronautical Engineer (TSSCI)
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Job Location:
Bedford, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Overview
Join a high-impact defense technology initiative focused on advancing real-time aerial communication capabilities. This project is centered on a flexible platform-agnostic system designed to deliver multi-level-secure data to operational environments. As the Senior Aeronautical Engineer you will lead air-vehicle integration transforming digital concepts into certified airworthy systems that operate seamlessly across varied aircraft platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Aircraft Platform Integration:
- Lead engineer for integrating core hardware and interface modules onto diverse aircraft.
- Coordinate with stakeholders including test centers and manufacturers for system certification and airworthiness documentation.
- Perform system-level trade studies and conduct SWaP-C assessments to support design decisions.
- Digital Design & Engineering:
- Maintain and evolve 3D CAD assemblies and digital thread data.
- Integrate feedback into cross-functional teams for design alignment and system performance.
- System Lab Operations:
- Oversee setup and execution of integration tests using aircraft-simulated environments.
- Conduct pre-flight testing such as vibration EMI/EMC and thermal validation.
- Flight Test and Deployment:
- Develop flight test plans and safety analyses; support live testing as an onboard or ground engineer.
- Lead post-test analysis and implement lessons learned into subsequent system iterations.
- Leadership & Execution:
- Track progress using an integrated master schedule and provide updates on program readiness.
- Mentor mid-level engineers and support an agile DevSecOps-based development culture.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract obligations.
- B.S. in Aeronautical Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 15 years in aircraft systems integration or a Masters with 12 years.
- Deep experience in structural analysis (FEM) wiring and harness integration and military environmental standards.
- Proven success in transitioning systems from lab testing to operational deployment within DoD or USAF frameworks.
- Proficient in at least one of the following: CREO NX CATIA SolidWorks. Familiarity with MBSE tools (e.g. SysML CAMEO) is advantageous.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with open-architecture avionics or military digital ecosystems (e.g. ABMS CJADC2).
- Understanding of multiband SATCOM systems cryptographic hardware and cross-domain solutions.
- Experience creating or reviewing military airworthiness documentation.
- Agile Scrum or SAFe certification and experience in DevSecOps environments.
Required Skill Sets
- Aircraft Systems Integration
- 3D CAD Engineering & Digital Thread Management
- Flight Test Planning and Execution
Why Bedford MA
Located in the heart of the Greater Boston tech corridor Bedford offers a unique mix of suburban comfort and urban access. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation cultural attractions top-tier schools and a thriving restaurant sceneall within reach of the regions innovation economy.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Engineering Support
- Design Changes
- Stress Analysis
- Clearance
- Fortran
- CAD
- Matlab
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Specifications
- Analytical Skills
- Business skills
- Wrriting skills
- Catia
- Data Analysis
