Armaments and Stores Integration Engineer (FMS)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Dayton, OH

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is recruiting to fill a Senior level Senior Armaments and Stores Integration Engineer (FMS) position supporting the ISR Sensors Division (AFLCMC/WIN), at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. WIN is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems. Program description: The ISR/SOF Directorate has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility for equipping ISR & SOF warfighters to dominate the battlespace. Applicants will benefit from competitive salaries, career growth, and a unique ability to positively impact national security on a global scale!

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Secret
Education and Years of Experience:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD.
or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD.
OR, 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD.
Minimum 7 years experience obtaining AFSEO (SEEK EAGLE) approval as highlighted in AFPAM 63-129 and AFI 63-101.
Minimum 3 years experience obtaining Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board Approval (NNMSB) as described in DAFI91-205.
Minimum 5 years experience with MIL-HBK 516C or previous versions.
Minimum 5 years experience with MIL-HBK 516C Section 17.1, 17.2, 17.4.
Minimum 5 years experience with MIL-HDBK-244A GUIDE TO AIRCRAFT/STORES COMPATIBILITY.
Minimum of 5 years experience working in an engineering/technical organization with strict document control.
Have completed or can complete AFIT Airworthiness course completion within 12 months. DAIR 116, DAIR 216, WKSP 0691, DAIR 316.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) for all armaments and stores integration activates in accordance with AFSEO (SEEK EAGLE) Aircraft Integration process described AFPAM 63-129 and AFI 63-101.
Provide technical guidance and direction to other engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
Lead multiple US Government armament and stores integration activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements are met.
Ensure adherence to applicable engineering standards, regulations, and DoD Instructions, Department of Air Force (DAF) Policy Directives, DAF Instructions, associated DAF Pamphlets, Military Handbooks, and Military Standards.
Serve as a liaison between the contractor, regulatory agencies, and PMO, addressing and resolving aircraft stores and integration risks, concerns, and issues.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues and develop innovative solutions.
Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues, ensuring the successful delivery of projects and initiatives.
Participate, brief, and attest as required to feasibility of design and certification presented at system engineering, program management, and technical reviews.
Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide recommendations and verbiage for stakeholder communication, e.g., SAF/IA, DSCA, Partner Nation, PMO (via PCOLs).
Manage Design and Modification.
Author SOO, SOW, PWS, Armaments and Stores Integration language for contracts.
Provide technical Armaments and Stores Integration evaluation for proposals.
Oversee the design, development, and implementation for new or modifications to commercial derivative aircraft (CDA) platforms to meet specific military requirements.
Prepare essential USG technical documents, e.g., certification plans, certification bases, methods of compliance, substantiating data, system safety risk assessments.
Manage the process for obtaining SEEKEAGLE and NNMSB (Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board) approval.
Oversee the preparation and submission of all required documentation and substantiating artifacts to support SEEK EAGLE and NNMSB (Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board) approval.
Ensure the DAF issues NNMSB and SEEK EAGLE approvals for all modifications in accordance with necessary timelines.
Conduct technical reviews of design documentation, test plans, and analysis reports to ensure compliance with airworthiness, SE requirements, NNMSB requirements, and SEEK EAGLE requirements.
Participate in ground and flight-testing activities to verify compliance with airworthiness, SE requirements, NNMSB requirements, and SEEK EAGLE requirements.
Ensure military operating environment and usage are considered.
Ensure aircraft and modifications are interoperable with other military systems and equipment.
Review engineering change proposals, ensuring they are technically sound, cost-effective, and compliant with DAF airworthiness regulations, SE requirements, NNMSB regulations, and SEEK EAGLE regulations.
Ensure accurate configuration control of the aircraft and its systems, tracking all modifications and changes.
Manage artifacts and data requirements to support NNMSB and SEEK EAGLE test cycles and technical planning for SE activities.
Ensure vendors are compliant with contractual requirements.