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Journeyman Avionics Engineer (Computer Systems and Software Airworthiness)

Guidehouse


Job Location:

Beavercreek, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 118000 - 196000
Posted: 19 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Family:

Systems Engineering


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

What You Will Do:

  • Apply DoDD 5000series guidance and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering policies to acquisition engineering activities.

  • Design develop integrate and test Computer Systems & Software to ensure adequate performance safety integrity and airworthiness.

  • Assess hardware software and systems qualification to meet airworthiness criteria especially criteria in MIL-HBK-516 section 15.

  • Support development and analysis of system and subsystem requirements translating them into design criteria and system specifications.

  • Conduct technical planning system integration analyses trade studies and risk assessments across weapon system platforms.

  • Assist in developing system performance requirements integration objectives and estimates for design development and sustainment.

  • Review engineering proposals designs specifications and change packages; provide recommendations to optimize cost schedule and performance.

  • Support engineering reviews design reviews Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) working groups and program reviews providing technical input documentation and reporting.

  • Support systems and avionics engineering across requirements design integration development modification test airworthiness production sustainment deployment operations and divestiture.

  • Coordinate with acquisition organizations higher headquarters DoW entities labs industry and universities; support documentation and emerging technology assessments.

  • Apply systems engineering processes for airworthiness requirements software releases metrics and traceability allocations program protection technical reviews configuration audits design analysis interface integration and test verification/validation.

  • Support development deployment and sustainment of technical processes ensuring safe operation and maintenance of systems.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their TOP SECRET clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility clearance are preferred.

  • ABET-accredited Bachelors degree in engineering or related field

  • Minimum TEN (10) or more years of relevant DoD experience including FIVE (5) years of relevant DoD avionics experience and TWO (2) years in a special access DoD acquisition program as a sub-system lead engineer within a recognized ACAT I program.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Technical experience with software and computer system architectures; software and systems integration processes; fault tolerance redundancy management and high integrity design techniques; computer system hardware and software criticality identification; Safety Critical Function (SCF) thread analysis; verification techniques for software hardware and system integration developing/maintaining System Integration Laboratory (SIL) facilities with high fidelity test capabilities to Verification and Validation (V&V) of software and hardware; system integration verification coverage; Operational Flight Program (OFP) build load and flight release process; and the functional compatibility of all software and hardware.

  • Advanced degree (Highly Desirable) in Engineering or related field

  • Demonstrated management and leadership skills in a collaborative environment

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within all organizational levels including senior DoD leadership

The annual salary range for this position is $118000.00-$196000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training security clearances licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities or to apply for a position and you require an accommodation please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.


Required Experience:

IC


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