Systems Engineer

About the role

The Systems Engineer provides technical and engineering support to the Air and Marine Operations Tactical Aircraft and Vessels Acquisition Division for the sustainment and acquisition of aircraft, vessels, and systems. This role involves research and development to evaluate, modify, and sustain platforms and systems, ensuring compliance with operational requirements and industry regulatory standards.

Duties include but are not limited to: •Provide engineering expertise for the detailed design, analysis, and development of structural and avionics modifications, ensuring adherence to design standards and applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other airworthiness criteria.

•Support structural and avionics proof tests, including the design and coordination of test flight performance envelopes, profiles, and special maneuvers to verify structural performance.

•Determine necessary modifications to upgrade existing equipment to required standards.

•Assist with contracting activities, including technical specification writing, Statement of Work (SOW) preparation, and contractor performance monitoring.

•Perform and direct feasibility studies for aircraft modifications.

•Provide technical input for evaluating contract proposals.

•Support the development and adjudication of acquisition and requirements documentation.

•Serve as an aerospace engineering consultant to system managers.

•Provide technical and engineering support for the repair, modification, and sustainability of aircraft, avionics systems, and specialized mission equipment.

•Utilize FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) to perform required aircraft and systems inspections.

•Ability to support aircraft and mission systems test flights.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in professional engineering (aerospace, mechanical, systems, and electrical, industrial, or material science), or closely related discipline.

o Applicable engineering experience required in lieu of degree. (2 years)

•A minimum of 4 years of experience in the following:

o Experience developing and preparing system and aircraft requirements documents for competitive bidding on complex projects, including interpreting aircraft and vessel designs, engineering handbooks, drawings, and construction standards.

o Proven ability to advise supervisors and teams, recommending solutions or modifications to existing practices.

o Experience evaluating and administering aircraft contracts.

o Proficiency in evaluating industry market trends for current and projected technology to sustain and advance products applicable to operational requirements.

o Skilled in performing broad and complex aerospace, electrical, and mechanical designs and layouts.

o Experience with aircraft and systems, including conducting external and/or structural loads testing and analysis.