Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, E-6B

ASEC • Patuxent River, MD

16d

About The Position

The Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer will support the operations, sustainment, and advancement of aircraft systems for the E-6B platform, including air vehicle structures, auxiliary systems, maintenance activities, and associated hardware/software. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to NAVAIR’s Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), helping shape aircraft systems strategies, objectives, and execution plans.

Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate plans, participate in operational activities, and identify deficiencies, risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to support E-6B readiness and airworthiness.
Recommend corrective actions and assess new capabilities to improve the E-6B’s flight performance, mission effectiveness, safety, and overall combat readiness.
Serve as a technical representative for PMA-271/E-6B in interactions with external flight certification authorities.
Support resolution of obsolescence/DMSMS challenges by developing and assessing plans that reduce risk, improve performance, and ensure flight deck systems and hardware/software meet mission requirements.
Draft, review, and revise Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) related to E-6B systems and component updates.
Assist the IPT Lead with schedule development, management of contracted activities, and technology insertion at depot or flightline sites.
Act as a technical reviewer and approver for Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions in coordination with the IPT Lead.
Contribute to defining, analyzing, and planning future updates for E-6B subsystems and components.
Participate in SETR events, technical interchange meetings, conferences, and teleconferences to discuss objectives, risks, issues, opportunities, and contract matters related to the E-6B Air Vehicle.
Collaborate in both in-person and virtual team environments to ensure aircraft systems products and services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in full alignment with fleet requirements.
This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• At least 10 years of experience with NAVAIR/NAWCAD acquisition processes, including systems engineering, requirements definition, testing, and certification of avionics and software.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NAVAIR Airworthiness processes, preferred.
• Working knowledge of general air vehicle structures and major aircraft systems such as APU, hydraulics, environmental control systems, and fire protection systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate plans, participate in operational activities, and identify deficiencies, risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to support E-6B readiness and airworthiness.
• Recommend corrective actions and assess new capabilities to improve the E-6B’s flight performance, mission effectiveness, safety, and overall combat readiness.
• Serve as a technical representative for PMA-271/E-6B in interactions with external flight certification authorities.
• Support resolution of obsolescence/DMSMS challenges by developing and assessing plans that reduce risk, improve performance, and ensure flight deck systems and hardware/software meet mission requirements.
• Draft, review, and revise Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) related to E-6B systems and component updates.
• Assist the IPT Lead with schedule development, management of contracted activities, and technology insertion at depot or flightline sites.
• Act as a technical reviewer and approver for Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions in coordination with the IPT Lead.
• Contribute to defining, analyzing, and planning future updates for E-6B subsystems and components.
• Participate in SETR events, technical interchange meetings, conferences, and teleconferences to discuss objectives, risks, issues, opportunities, and contract matters related to the E-6B Air Vehicle.
• Collaborate in both in-person and virtual team environments to ensure aircraft systems products and services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in full alignment with fleet requirements.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees