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Senior Structural Engineer Avionics

Senior Structural Engineer Avionics

CompanyOdyssey Systems
LocationDayton, OH, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Must be a US citizen
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (MSEE)
  • Greater than twelve (12) years engineering experience in a relevant functional area
  • Minimum of six (6) years working in the specialty task areas of avionics, software, or test for the DoD
  • Other Engineering disciplined degrees are acceptable with a minimum of eight (8) years of the twelve (12) years minimum engineering experience requirement in the specialty task areas of avionics, software, or test for the DoD
  • ABET Accredited Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Apply the principles, criteria, and procedures of Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5000.1 and DoDD 5000.2R and the policies and processes of Headquarters (HQ) AFMC and AFLCMC Engineering Directorate to all SOF acquisition engineering tasks
  • Possess and demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services
  • Provide advisory assistance in developing system concepts and in performing technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs
  • Assist with providing technical support in planning, analyzing, and evaluating efforts used to define total weapons systems/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, develop system specifications, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs to include airworthiness (and tailored airworthiness criteria)
  • Provide support in developing system performance requirements, objectives, and integration and estimate time and resources for system design, development, and support
  • Apply expertise in the field of engineering and extensive knowledge of the assigned functional area to assist in resolving unique or novel problems related to design and development engineering including knowing: the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs
  • Assist with planning, analyzing, and evaluating engineering and technical efforts to define total weapons system/subsystem requirements, translate requirements into design criteria, evaluate alternative design approaches, and develop the system specifications
  • Perform analysis and assist with evaluating proposals, presenting conclusions/recommendations, and integrating technical requirements, directives, and program plans in support of assigned projects/programs in systems engineering, including preparing and reviewing detailed specifications, drawings, and supporting documents
  • Assist with evaluating performance with respect to program requirements, evaluating design changes to assess effects on performance, and recommending changes to reduce system cost
  • Assist with coordinating special studies on design changes, recommending solutions to technical problems, and recommending different engineering approaches through the development phase and into production
  • Assist with managing performance/cost relationships and analyzing systems/equipment to ensure functional/operational integrity and reliability
  • Assist in performing complex and comprehensive analyses and use systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to determine performance objectives and integration issues

Preferred Qualifications

  • ABET Accredited Degree preferred