Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
Ataero is seeking a highly qualified Senior Systems Engineer to provide direct support to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Manager, Airborne Electronic Attack Systems (PMA-272). The successful candidate will support the development, integration, sustainment, and modernization of advanced aviation and mission systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle. This position requires a seasoned engineering professional with extensive Department of Defense (DoD) experience and a strong understanding of systems engineering principles, aviation platforms, mission systems integration, and acquisition program execution. Prior military service or experience supporting military aviation programs is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will work closely with government civilian personnel, military leadership, fleet representatives, industry partners, and technical stakeholders to support mission-critical airborne capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible systems engineering experience supporting DoD programs.
- Experience supporting NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, military aviation, or other major defense acquisition programs.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, systems engineering methodologies, and lifecycle management principles.
- Experience supporting technical reviews, requirements management, and engineering documentation development.
- Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain higher levels of access.
- Ability to travel in support of customer requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).
- Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Prior military service, particularly within Naval Aviation, Marine Aviation, Air Force Aviation, or related operational communities.
- Experience supporting electronic warfare, airborne mission systems, avionics integration, weapons systems, sensors, or aircraft modernization efforts.
- DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition experience.
- Experience supporting PMA organizations, Program Executive Offices (PEOs), NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or Fleet aviation activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide systems engineering support across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
- Support technical planning, systems architecture development, requirements management, and risk assessment activities.
- Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), design reviews, and engineering working groups.
- Review and evaluate engineering documentation, specifications, interface requirements, test plans, and technical reports.
- Support configuration management, technical baseline control, and engineering change assessments.
- Coordinate with government engineers, operational users, test organizations, and industry partners to resolve technical issues and support program objectives.
- Assist with developmental and operational test planning and execution activities.
- Analyze technical risks, system deficiencies, and performance metrics and provide recommendations to program leadership.
- Prepare technical briefings, reports, white papers, and acquisition documentation for senior government leadership.
- Support classified programs and special access initiatives as required.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Competitive Salary Based on Experience and Technical Qualifications
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
