Electrical/Avionics Systems Engineering Support - Journeyman
About The Position
Astrion is hiring a Journeyman Electrical/Avionics Systems Engineering Support professional to support the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. This full-time position requires a Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with 10% travel. The HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program is an ACAT IC program intended to replace aging Air Combat Command HC-130P/N and Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130E/H/P aircraft. The MC-130 Recap aircraft is a multi-mission tactical airlifter supporting strategic reconnaissance, direct action, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian relief. The role supports the ISR/SOF Directorate, which develops, produces, tests, modifies, fields, and sustains Air Force ISR and SOF platforms and related subsystems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
- Degree must be from an ABET-accredited program.
- Three years of relevant experience, including DoD support.
- Strong application of engineering principles and problem-solving skills grounded in math, science, and engineering fundamentals.
- Experience with industry-standard engineering tools, methods, and testing.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, with a commitment to engineering ethics and professional development.
- Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
Responsibilities
- Apply multidisciplinary engineering expertise to system development, trade studies, technical advisory services, and lifecycle sustainment.
- Resolve complex technical and maintenance issues across design, modification, and sustainment programs.
- Analyze design alternatives, system changes, and integration risks to support decision-making.
- Review and validate engineering specifications, ICDs, technical data, manuals, and documentation for compliance and accuracy.
- Develop and review system requirements, engineering changes, baseline updates, and technical justifications.
- Support airworthiness determinations, MFR development, MIL-HDBK-516 compliance, and OSS&E requirements.
- Provide technical direction for propulsion systems, electronic sensors, and defensive avionics to ensure performance and survivability.
- Translate user needs into system requirements and support CDD/CPD development, architecture reviews, and interoperability assessments.
- Participate in and document design reviews (PDR, CDR, FDR), TIMs, TPWGs, and interface working groups.
- Support source selections and develop engineering inputs for PWSs, RFPs, CDRLs, and acquisition strategies.
- Serve as an Electrical Engineer on multispecialty teams supporting aircraft research and development, acquisition, production, and sustainment.
- Evaluate electrical systems, GSE/SE requirements, test data, and overall system performance.
- Review engineering changes, nonconformance reports, OEM failure analyses, and corrective actions.
- Support mishap investigations, risk assessments, mitigation planning, and coordination with USAF safety boards and OEMs.
- Assist with R&M oversight, parts procurement planning, and coordination with Equipment Specialists regarding technical order and support impacts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
