Aviation Systems Engineer, Senior

AVIAN LLC•Lexington Park, MD

13h

About The Position

AVIAN is seeking a Senior Aviation Systems Engineer to support advanced research and development efforts at NAS Patuxent River. The selected candidate will provide systems engineering leadership across avionics, sensor tracking, data fusion, and fire control initiatives supporting next-generation aviation capabilities. This role supports the full lifecycle of advanced capability development including requirements definition, system design, integration, test, and transition to acquisition programs. The candidate will work closely with government leadership, operational stakeholders, and contractor teams to execute technically complex and schedule-driven efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Education requirement cannot be substituted with experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in: Avionics Systems Engineering and/or Sensor Systems Engineering
Aviation systems engineering processes
Requirements development and technical execution
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience coordinating across multiple organizations and stakeholders
Experience working in dynamic, schedule-driven environments
Experience supporting complex security environments

Responsibilities

Support execution of advanced development R&D programs for aviation systems and sensor capabilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to define capability gaps and derive system requirements
Develop project task descriptions, technical specifications, integrated roadmaps, and schedules
Serve as avionics/sensor systems engineering focal point across program execution activities
Support technical reviews, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports
Monitor and report technical progress, risks, and execution status
Support development of acquisition and technical documentation
Analyze contractor proposals in accordance with applicable regulations
Develop, execute, and track multiple assigned project task efforts
Analyze test data and provide technical assessments and recommendations
Coordinate between government project leads, contractor engineers, and operational stakeholders
Support risk management, issue resolution, and technical decision-making
Provide insight into project execution effectiveness and recommend process improvements
Assist with out-year planning and development of technical capability roadmaps
Support integration, risk reduction, and development of advanced aviation capabilities

Benefits

Employee Ownership: We’re not just building a company — we’re building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
Real Growth: We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.
Purpose-Driven Work: Every improvement you help make is one that adds value — not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.
Culture of Collaboration: We’re big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

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