Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer

Peraton•Lexington Park, MD

3d•$112,000 - $179,000•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 an assigned Program Management Office. The systems engineering work applies to air vehicle aeromechanics, structures, materials, and multiple subsystems. Services and products include airworthiness, acquisition, sustainment, and project management. The position requires professionalism, the ability to organize and prioritize high-visibility efforts, and collaboration with geographically dispersed teams from diverse technical disciplines. The engineer is expected to clearly communicate complex technical challenges, mitigations, and resolutions across the organization, often representing technical commodities and programs in support of the Naval Aviation Enterprise mission. The position may operate as a subject matter expert and/or project or program manager, providing or overseeing NAVAIR- or Component/Command-level programs involving research, acquisition, testing, evaluation, innovation, in-service support, and reengineering. It provides systems engineering expertise to program and air systems teams, guides program management and contractor personnel through the systems engineering process, and integrates technical work across disciplines, divisions, sites, government organizations, and industry partners. The role may also represent the Naval Air Systems Command Air Vehicle Engineering Department or NAWCAD in meetings with government sponsors, contractors, and other activities.

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; or a master's degree in Systems Engineering and/or another engineering-related discipline with 10 years of experience; or a Ph.D. with at least 7 years of experience.
At least 5 years of Naval Aviation Systems Engineering experience.
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.
Ability to communicate efficiently, effectively, and succinctly in writing and verbally, maintain strong stakeholder communication, and follow applicable security permissions.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in Systems Engineering and/or another engineering-related discipline is preferred.
10 years of Naval Aviation Systems Engineering experience is desired.
Familiarity with CAMEO SysML Model Based Systems Engineering and/or architecture.
Air vehicle experience in areas such as materials, aerodynamics, vehicle performance, vehicle 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, non-destructive inspection techniques, fuel systems, and aerial refueling.
Experience working on PMA 275 or V-22 products and services in industry or government; alternatively, demonstrated 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 an understanding of the process and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Operate as a subject matter expert and/or project or program manager, developing or overseeing NAVAIR- or Component/Command-level programs related to research, acquisition, testing, evaluation, innovation, in-service support, and reengineering.
Recommend tradeoffs among cost, schedule, and performance.
Provide systems engineering products and services, including technical reviews, tailored requirements, statements of work, technical evaluations, risk management, investigations, and system requirements.
Determine the direction of technical work, review others’ 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 and negotiate with government activities to obtain timely technical support.
Collaborate with technical teams to develop technical approaches, cost estimates, manpower and facilities requirements, and milestones.
Manage, integrate, and coordinate the technical efforts of engineers and technical experts on multi-division or multi-site programs and projects; collaborate with Technical Warrant holders and coordinate with industry and government partners.
Coordinate software, process development, and testing efforts conducted within and outside government, including work with laboratories, Fleet Readiness Centers, vendors, and manufacturers.
Resolve conflicts and provide systems engineering guidance on changes to technical approaches and program objectives, ensuring relevant stakeholders are involved.
Coordinate horizontally across Air Vehicle Engineering Department disciplines; develop and coordinate airworthiness requirements and identify data products needed for interim flight clearances.
Represent the Naval Air Systems Command Air Vehicle Engineering Department as a systems engineer at meetings and conferences, as appropriate.
Review contractor designs, test plans, developmental data, and specifications; recommend changes and 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, and modified operational requirements.
Maintain awareness of critical risk areas and identify, analyze, and mitigate risks in accordance with the program risk management plan.
Represent NAWCAD as an Air Vehicle technical point of contact with ONR, NAVAIR, DARPA, and other government sponsors, as appropriate.