Flight Deck Engineer

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible? On-Site

As the Flight Deck Engineer, you will assist with the operations and support of all the various components of flight deck, associated hardware/software including core avionics systems. The general responsibilities of this position are to plan, coordinate, conduct, and provide senior level expertise while supporting the brand new E-130J platform, as well as the legacy E-6B in PMA-271 with respect to their flight deck and core avionics strategy, objectives, and plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing plans, participating in operations, and identifying possible deficiencies, issues, risks, and potential improvements for certified E-6B Flight Deck and Core Avionics.
• Prescribing corrective action for deficiencies and evaluating new capabilities to improve the E-6B's flight performance, mission performance, safety, and combat readiness.
• Interacting as necessary, on behalf of PMA-271/E-6B with external flight certification agencies.
• Assisting in addressing obsolescence/DMSMS challenges, developing/assessing plans and procedures to reduce risks, increasing performance, and providing a flight deck and associated hardware/software that meets the E-6B mission requirements.
• Support drafting, reviewing, and modifying of Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) for update and/or maintenance of E-6B Flight Deck systems and components.
• Supporting the IPT Lead with schedule creation and management of contracted activities and tech insertion at Depot or Flightline.
• Acting as technical reviewer and approver of CDRL submissions in support of IPT Lead.
• Support defining, investigating, and planning of future updates for E-6B Flight Deck and Avionics systems and components.
• Participating in SETR events, technical interchange meetings, conferences, and teleconferences convened to discuss E-6B Air Vehicle objectives, contracts, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Assisting in a team environment, either in-person or virtual to assure products and services related to E-6B flight deck and associated hardware/software are provided within budget, on schedule, and meeting all fleet requirements.
• Travel up to 25% of the time may be required for this role.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• You have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field.
• You have experience in NAVAIR/NAWCAD acquisition, including systems engineering, requirements definition, testing, and certification of avionics and software.
• You have proven leadership and management experience.
• You have experience with DO-178C application, compliance and meeting RNP/RNAV, Performance Based Navigation Requirements for CNS/ATM certification.
• You have experience with the general flight deck, flight management system, certifications, flight control system, display systems, and transponders.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $130k-150k annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.