Cooperative Airworthiness Systems Engineer with Security Clearance - Patuxent River, MD, United States - Precise Systems

Description

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service
Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services
Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer's needs, no matter how complex - offering exceptional service and the Precise solution
We are seeking a Cooperative Airworthiness Systems Engineer to support our Patuxent River Maryland customer at the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-262)
This is a hybrid position with two to three days of in-office support per week

Functional Description:
Provide technical support in the development and testing of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) sensors
Review and generate technical documentation
Research, develop and propose technical solutions for problems and deficiencies within the SIGINT system

Responsibilities:

• Ability to review Engineering documents and assessment against existing system safety hazards for applicability.
• Review the MQ-4C Triton Airworthiness documentation to include test procedures, test results, analysis and assess against Commonwealth of Australia requirements.
• Support the PMA 262 International and Engineering teams.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the Australian and USN airworthiness teams.
• Assist in the development of the Australian Unmanned Aerial System Standard Operating Permit (UASOP).
• Review and monitor development of relevant engineering documentation and artifacts
• Track engineering critical path inputs to the project and program integrated government schedule (IGS)
• Facilitate meetings, respond the Requests for Information (RFI), and track schedules
• Apply decision analysis techniques to ensure that the engineering approach is cost effective and satisfies the training objectives.
• Monitor and participate in the configuration management of the system as an advocate for the cooperative partner.
• Maintain knowledge of disclosure parameters and related DoN Guidance to assist with release of technical data to cooperative partners

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field
• At least 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering supporting DoD aircraft or weapons systems, consisting of the design, development, integration and system testing of computer hardware, computer software, and navigation, sensor, and communication subsystems
• Demonstrated experience in NAVAIR Systems Engineering Process and Airworthiness
• Knowledge of system engineering principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of non-engineering, non-scientific information in the form of federal Acquisition Regulations, Military Standards, Department of the Navy (DON)/DOD/NAVAIR policies, directives and instructions and ability to determine the applicability of these documents to assignments.
• Ability to work and coordinate with a variety of professional personnel associated with the assigned duties.
• Experience with Navy Unmanned Aviation platforms desired

Education:
Bachelor's degree or allowable substitutions
Allowable substitutions for the bachelor's degree include an Associate's Degree and two years of additional work experience or four years of additional work experience with no conferred degree

Experience:
Three to ten years of experience performing duties described in the functional description
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S
Citizenship is required
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.