Journeyman Avionics Engineer (Computer Systems and Software Airworthiness)

Guidehouse•Beavercreek, OH

37d•$118,000 - $196,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves applying DoDD 5000-series guidance and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering policies to acquisition engineering activities. The engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test Computer Systems & Software to ensure adequate performance, safety, integrity, and airworthiness. A key responsibility is assessing hardware, software, and systems qualification to meet airworthiness criteria, particularly MIL-HBK-516, section 15. The position also supports the development and analysis of system and subsystem requirements, translating them into design criteria and system specifications. The engineer will conduct technical planning, system integration analyses, trade studies, and risk assessments across weapon system platforms. Additionally, they will assist in developing system performance requirements, integration objectives, and estimates for design, development, and sustainment. Reviewing engineering proposals, designs, specifications, and change packages, and providing recommendations for optimization are also part of the role. The engineer will support various engineering reviews, providing technical input, documentation, and reporting. The scope extends to supporting systems and avionics engineering across the entire lifecycle, from requirements to divestiture. Coordination with acquisition organizations, higher headquarters, DoW entities, labs, industry, and universities is expected, along with supporting documentation and emerging technology assessments. The role requires applying systems engineering processes for airworthiness, requirements, software releases, metrics and traceability, allocations, program protection, technical reviews, configuration audits, design analysis, interface integration, and test verification/validation. Finally, the engineer will support the development, deployment, and sustainment of technical processes ensuring safe operation and maintenance of systems.

Requirements

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their TOP SECRET clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Minimum TEN (10) or more years of relevant DoD experience, including FIVE (5) years of relevant DoD avionics experience and TWO (2) years in a special access DoD acquisition program as a sub-system lead engineer within a recognized ACAT I program.

Nice To Haves

Technical experience with software and computer system architectures; software and systems integration processes; fault tolerance, redundancy management, and high integrity design techniques; computer system hardware and software criticality identification; Safety Critical Function (SCF) thread analysis; verification techniques for software, hardware and system integration, developing/maintaining System Integration Laboratory (SIL) facilities with high fidelity test capabilities to Verification and Validation (V&V) of software and hardware; system integration verification coverage; Operational Flight Program (OFP) build, load, and flight release process; and the functional compatibility of all software and hardware.
Advanced degree (Highly Desirable) in Engineering or related field
Demonstrated management and leadership skills in a collaborative environment
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within all organizational levels, including senior DoD leadership
Candidates with an TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply DoDD 5000‑series guidance and AFMC/AFLCMC engineering policies to acquisition engineering activities.
Design, develop, integrate and test Computer Systems & Software, to ensure adequate performance, safety, integrity, and airworthiness.
Assess hardware, software, and systems qualification to meet airworthiness criteria, especially criteria in MIL-HBK-516, section 15.
Support development and analysis of system and subsystem requirements, translating them into design criteria and system specifications.
Conduct technical planning, system integration analyses, trade studies, and risk assessments across weapon system platforms.
Assist in developing system performance requirements, integration objectives, and estimates for design, development, and sustainment.
Review engineering proposals, designs, specifications, and change packages; provide recommendations to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
Support engineering reviews, design reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), working groups, and program reviews, providing technical input, documentation, and reporting.
Support systems and avionics engineering across requirements, design, integration, development, modification, test, airworthiness, production, sustainment, deployment, operations, and divestiture.
Coordinate with acquisition organizations, higher headquarters, DoW entities, labs, industry, and universities; support documentation and emerging technology assessments.
Apply systems engineering processes for airworthiness, requirements, software releases, metrics and traceability, allocations, program protection, technical reviews, configuration audits, design analysis, interface integration, and test verification/validation.
Support development, deployment, and sustainment of technical processes ensuring safe operation and maintenance of systems.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend