Mission SystemsNavigation SME Engineer

Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a Mission Systems/Navigation SME Engineer to provide expert-level support in military aircraft avionics integration navigation systems mission planning software and navigation database qualification. This role supports key Army aviation programs and other government agencies offering both technical expertise and corporate guidance on aviation contracts program strategy and business development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support integration of military aircraft avionics and navigation systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise in M-code GPS INS/EGI Doppler sensors TACAN and VOR/ILS systems.
• Support development and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) capabilities including GATM CNS/ATM RNP RNAV RNP-.3/1/5 and P-RNAV/B-RNAV.
• Contribute to mission or flight management system architecture requirements and development activities.
• Support Army mission planning software applications updates and integration efforts.
• Develop and/or review Navigation Database Qualification (NDQ) and Data Quality Requirements (DQR).
• Conduct system-level analysis testing and validation of navigation and mission systems.
• Coordinate with engineering teams program leadership and customers to address technical issues and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation briefings and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide corporate guidance and subject matter expertise on aircraft maintenance programmatic strategy and new contracts within aviation domains (Logistics Programmatic Technical).
• Develop and support business opportunities with Other Government Agencies (OGA) including US Air Force Big Safari CBP FBI DOS and other aviation programs.
• Contribute to request for proposal (RFP) responses capturing strategies and corporate-level planning for aviation contracts
• Support and conduct Program Management Reviews and provide insights on programmatic technical and operational matters.
• Develop and update operational manuals and guidance documents such as Flight and Ground Operations manuals.

Requirments:

• Masters degree in Engineering or a related field; 12 years of experience in mission systems navigation systems or avionics engineering. OR
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field; 15 years of experience in mission systems navigation systems or avionics engineering.
• Strong expertise in military aircraft avionics integration.
• Hands-on experience with military aircraft navigation systems including:
  • M-code GPS
  • INS/EGI systems
  • Doppler nav sensors
  • TACAN and VOR/ILS radios
  • Knowledge of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) standards (GATM CNS/ATM RNP RNAV RNP-.3/1/5 P-RNAV/B-RNAV).
  • Experience with mission or flight management system development.
  • Familiarity with Army mission planning software applications and workflows.
  • Experience developing or reviewing navigation database qualification and data quality requirements.
  • Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance is required

Travel: 0-20%

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