Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer

Peraton•Lexington Park, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Air Vehicle Systems Engineer to provide Naval Aviation expertise in a dynamic environment supporting its NAVAIR customer at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, Maryland. This leadership position supports the Air System Group and the assigned Program Management Office. Systems engineering work covers air vehicle aeromechanics, structures, materials, and subsystems. The position supports airworthiness, acquisition, sustainment, and project management efforts, and requires prioritizing high-visibility work and collaborating with geographically dispersed, technically diverse teams. The engineer is expected to communicate complex technical challenges, mitigations, and resolutions across the organization and may represent technical commodities and programs in support of the Naval Aviation Enterprise mission. The role may operate as a subject matter expert or project/program manager, overseeing NAVAIR- or Component/Command-level programs involving research, acquisition, testing, evaluation, innovation, in-service work, and reengineering. It provides engineering expertise to class desks and integrated product teams supporting Program Management and Air Systems Group efforts. The position guides program management and contractor personnel through systems engineering, integrates technical efforts across disciplines and locations, and coordinates with government, industry, and other stakeholders. It also addresses airworthiness requirements and data products for interim flight clearances, reviews contractor design and technical documentation, and identifies and mitigates program risks. The position is located at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, Maryland. Target salary range is $112,000–$179,000; salary depends on factors including responsibilities, experience, education, skills, location, and business and contract considerations. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with 12 years of experience; alternatively, a Ph.D. with at least 7 years of experience. A Master of Science in Systems Engineering or another engineering-related discipline is preferred and is associated with 10 years of experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Naval Aviation Systems Engineering; 10 years is desired.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple high-priority efforts while maintaining requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, efficiently, and succinctly in writing and verbally, and to maintain strong communication among stakeholders while following security permissions.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Systems Engineering or another engineering-related discipline.
Familiarity with CAMEO SysML, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and/or architecture.
Air vehicle experience in areas such as materials, aerodynamics, vehicle performance, modeling and simulation, handling qualities, dynamics, flight controls, strength, loads, fatigue, hydraulics, pneumatics, environmental control systems, fire protection, anti-icing, landing gear, wheels, bearings, fasteners, transparencies, cargo, latches, doors, aircraft surveillance, corrosion protection, nondestructive inspection, fuel systems, and aerial refueling.
Experience with PMA 275 or V-22 products and services in industry or government; alternatively, demonstrable transferable skills to support program mission success.
Experience leading or participating as an engineering subject matter expert in root cause corrective action efforts.
Experience leading or participating as a subject matter expert in systems engineering technical reviews, with the ability to describe the process and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Operate as a subject matter expert and/or project or program manager for NAVAIR- or Component/Command-level programs involving research, acquisition, testing, evaluation, innovation, in-service work, and reengineering.
Recommend tradeoffs among cost, schedule, and performance.
Perform or oversee systems engineering activities, including technical reviews, requirements tailoring, statements of work, technical evaluations, risk management, investigations, and system requirements.
Determine the direction of technical work performed by other personnel, review their work, and coordinate progress and insights.
Promote transfer of federally owned or originated technology to state and local governments and the private sector, as appropriate.
Provide engineering expertise to class desks and integrated product teams supporting Program Management and Air Systems Group efforts.
Guide program management and contractor personnel through the systems engineering process.
Coordinate with department personnel and other government activities to obtain timely technical support.
Collaborate with technical teams to develop technical approaches, cost estimates, manpower and facilities requirements, and milestones tied to program objectives.
Technically manage, integrate, and coordinate engineers and technical experts across Air Vehicle Department divisions and sites.
Collaborate with Technical Warrant holders, industry partners, government services, government laboratories, Fleet Readiness Centers, vendors, and aircraft manufacturers.
Coordinate software, process development, and testing efforts conducted within and outside government entities.
Resolve conflicts and provide systems engineering guidance on changes in technical approach and program objectives, ensuring appropriate stakeholders are included.
Coordinate horizontally across Air Vehicle Engineering Department disciplines.
Develop and coordinate airworthiness requirements and identify data products needed to support interim flight clearances.
Represent the Naval Air Systems Command Air Vehicle Engineering Department at meetings and conferences with contractors and government activities, as appropriate.
Review contractor designs, test plans, developmental data, and specifications; recommend changes or further investigation; and report progress and problems to team members, program managers, and Navy management.
Develop rationale for and advocate changes resulting from feasibility limitations, state-of-the-art enhancements, or modified operational requirements.
Maintain awareness of critical risk areas and identify, analyze, and mitigate risk according to the program risk management plan.
Represent NAWCAD with ONR, NAVAIR, DARPA, and other government sponsors as an Air Vehicle technical point of contact, as appropriate.