Avionics Systems Engineer
About The Position
SAIC is seeking an Aviation / Avionics Systems Engineer to support NAVAIR PMA-209 Tactical Communications (TACCOM) / ARC-210 Radio with legacy and state-of-the-art Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Satellite Communications engineering activities as well as the implementation of newer waveforms within onboard tactical radios. Provides Systems Engineering, Integration Support and Program Training. Performs Systems Engineering activities related to concept of operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, system op. performance analysis. Taskings include reviewing and development of systems test plans, system test reports, analysis of system documentation and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), technical white papers. Integration support for the ARC-210 radios on airborne platforms, and assist in training for Satellite Communications protocols, DAMA communications, Integrated Waveform (IW), Link 4A, Link 11, COMM Encryption, Have Quick, SINCGARS, aircraft bus control via 1533, Ethernet, Program Loader SET (PLS) and Simple Key Loader (SKL) loading.
Requirements
- Systems Engineering activities related to concept of operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, system op. performance analysis.
- Reviewing and development of systems test plans, system test reports, analysis of system documentation and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), technical white papers.
- Integration support for the ARC-210 radios on airborne platforms.
- Training for Satellite Communications protocols, DAMA communications, Integrated Waveform (IW), Link 4A, Link 11, COMM Encryption, Have Quick, SINCGARS, aircraft bus control via 1533, Ethernet, Program Loader SET (PLS) and Simple Key Loader (SKL) loading.
- COMSEC management and accountability.
- Technical documentation review.
- Customer support and issue resolution.
- Engineering Change Order (ECO) proposal screening and recommendations.
- Witnessing hardware, software, and environmental certifications testing.
- Performing self-inspections and participating in customer audits and COMSEC inspections.
Responsibilities
- Alternate COMSEC Manager of COMSEC account at the contractor facility.
- Provide hands-on training at the ARC-210 Training Laboratory.
- Provide Systems Engineering and Integration support to NAVAIR PMA-209.
- Review technical documentation in support of the ARC-210 Radio.
- Meet with GOV, Industry clients to determine system requirements.
- Monitor and resolve issues with manufacturing, production, and testing of the ARC-210 Radio equipment at government and contractor labs.
- Provide TELCOM, email or in person support to customer concerns/issues.
- Identify and resolve integration issues identified by the customer.
- Conduct technical review of vendor delivered Engineering Change Orders and Contract Data Deliverables (CDRLs) for the ARC-210 radios.
- Screen all ECO proposals for vulnerabilities and make recommendations to support informed decisions on ECO approval.
- Offer engineering expertise specific to airborne communications systems and witness hardware, software, and environmental certifications testing conducted at OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) production facilities.
- Perform self-inspections and investigations as required by government regulations and participate in customer audits and COMSEC inspections.
- Maintain accountability for COMSEC items, documentation and conduct monthly destruction of expired COMSEC keys.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
