Systems Integration Engineer, Senior

COLSA•Dayton, OH

About The Position

COLSA is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to provide expertise in systems design and integration, manufacturing, quality and industrial engineering, airworthiness, and configuration and data management. This role involves assisting in the development, deployment, and maintenance of processes to ensure weapon systems are fully integrated, manufactured, sustained, configuration managed, and operationally safe, suitable, and effective throughout their lifecycle. The engineer will understand and execute AFPD 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, through standardized processes and the issuance of flight authorizations. They will apply OSS&E and airworthiness processes, provide risk assessments, safety analysis, and recommendations, and address high-priority safety issues. Knowledge of systems engineering is crucial for system definition, development, integration, verification methods, sustainment, risk modeling/simulation, testing and evaluation, human system integration (HSI), crew stations engineering, OSS&E efforts, interoperability requirements, and airworthiness certification across various hardware and software systems, including ground-based systems. The position also involves reviewing program-specific databases, analyzing failure reports, providing system integration guidance, reviewing technical proposals, conducting various assessments (performance, cost, risk, etc.), and supporting the system safety engineering program. Additionally, the role assists in translating user requirements into system requirements, developing action plans for manufacturing and operations, performing technical/mission analyses, and providing rapid response engineering support. The engineer will also assist in material solution analyses, producing documentation, supporting project team meetings, analyzing and recommending corrections for equipment and software deficiencies, and evaluating contractor recommendations. A key aspect is assisting in the development and evaluation of engineering cost estimates and providing advisory roles for contractor source selections. The engineer will follow Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and OSS&E related AFIs and lower-level supplements, ensuring OSS&E compliance is achieved and maintained. They will also support the implementation of the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) and advise on pertinent shortfalls or gaps.

Requirements

Systems design and integration expertise
Manufacturing, quality and industrial engineering expertise
Airworthiness expertise
Configuration and data management expertise
Understanding and execution of AFPD 62-6, USAF Airworthiness
Application of OSS&E and airworthiness processes
Knowledge of systems engineering in support of system definition, development, integration, verification methods, sustainment, risk modeling/simulation, testing and evaluation, human system integration (HSI), crew stations engineering, OSS&E efforts, interoperability requirements, and airworthiness certification across a wide range of hardware and software systems, including ground-based systems
Review and analysis of program specific databases
Analysis of BIT failure reports
Comparison of failure reports against the BIT interpreter analyzer
System integration guidance for aircraft program offices
Review and analysis of technical proposals or modifications
Conducting performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessments, and scheduling trade-off studies
Conducting systems analyses (system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessments)
Provide system integration guidance to the Government
Provide technical expertise and proper application of systems engineering processes
Assist in the development and review of the overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability requirements)
Understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures
Application of MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria
Support of System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP)
Assisting in maintaining and updating the Critical Safety Item (CSI) list
Monitoring airworthiness certification for mission partner aircraft
Understanding and execution of Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins
Assisting in translating user requirements into weapons system requirements
Assisting with the development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies
Performing technical/mission analyses of existing and future operational requirements
Developing system concepts
Performing technological/trade-off assessments of proposed designs/modifications
Providing rapid response engineering service and support
In-depth problem identification, impact assessment, and development of corrective actions for critical supportability problems
Support and assist in conducting the system safety engineering program
Mishap risk assessments
Evaluating contractor safety proposals and safety analyses
Evaluating safety concerns of using and support commands
Assisting with resolution of high priority safety issues
Performing material solution analyses leading up to design reviews
Producing or supporting development of draft documentation and presentation materials
Translating user requirements into system requirements
Providing support to produce or review products that include: technical evaluations/plans; engineering studies, reports, and analyses; and acquisition strategies/plans
Developing and collecting technical data and inputs for staff summary packages and executive briefings
Supporting project team meetings, working groups, and reviews
Analyzing equipment and software deficiencies
Making recommendations for equipment and software deficiency corrections
Developing, integrating, and testing equipment and software deficiency solutions
Engineering evaluation of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues
Evaluation of Advance Change Study Notices (ACSN), ECPs, Contract Change Proposal (CCPs), FAA bulletins, modification proposals, DMSMS, program risk, and related documents
Development and evaluation of IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) engineering cost estimates.
Advisory role for program weapon system contractor source selections on all engineering related requirements
Performance of disciplined engineering activities to assure OSS&E for all products.
Following the Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and OSS&E related AFIs and all lower level supplements and related documents including applicable OIs.
Establishing, implementing, and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance is achieved and maintained
Aiding the Air Force in reviewing and updating the OSS&E baseline document
Supporting the Air Force in the identification of OSS&E elements, progress reporting of OSS&E metrics, and interaction with other organizations to ensure continued OSS&E compliance
Implementation of the SEP throughout program operations
Advising the USG of pertinent shortfalls or gaps for which corrective actions may be needed.

Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering to include expertise in systems design and integration; manufacturing, quality and industrial engineering; airworthiness; and configuration, and data management
Assist in developing, deploying, and maintaining processes to assure weapon systems are fully integrated, manufactured, sustained, configuration managed and operationally safe, suitable and effective throughout their life cycle
Understand and execute AFPD 62-6, USAF Airworthiness, through standardized processes, and issuance of flight authorizations
Apply OSS&E and airworthiness processes, as well as assist in providing risk assessments, safety analysis and recommendations, and addressing high priority safety issues
Have knowledge of systems engineering in support of system definition, development, integration, verification methods, sustainment, risk modeling/simulation, testing and evaluation, human system integration (HSI), crew stations engineering, OSS&E efforts, interoperability requirements, and airworthiness certification across a wide range of hardware and software systems, including ground-based systems
Review and assist in performing assessments on program specific databases, analyzing BIT failure reports, and comparing failure reports against the BIT interpreter analyzer for accuracy of BIT indications; provide system integration guidance to aircraft program offices for the program system installation and system maintenance; review and analyze technical proposals or modifications for design feasibility and system capability; assist in conducting performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessments, and scheduling trade-off studies; and conducting systems analyses to including but not limited to system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessments
Provide system integration guidance to the Government for the program system installation and system maintenance
Provide technical expertise and proper application of systems engineering processes to support technology and systems development
Assist in the development and review of the overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability requirements)
Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems.
Apply MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria, to aircraft systems and subsystems and Support the System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), assist in maintaining and updating the Critical Safety Item (CSI) list, and monitor airworthiness certification for mission partner aircraft.
Assist in translating user requirements into weapons system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test and evaluate weapons systems, subsystems and equipment for eventual fielding and deployment
Assist with the development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world class manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing, and de-militarization/disposal of weapon system capabilities within the USAF
Assist in performing technical/mission analyses of existing and future operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts and perform technological/trade-off assessments of proposed designs/modifications
Assist in providing rapid response engineering service and support as augmentation to organic resources through in-depth problem identification, impact assessment, and development of corrective actions for critical supportability problems
Support and assist in conducting the system safety engineering program, including mishap risk assessments; evaluating contractor safety proposals and safety analyses; evaluating safety concerns of using and support commands; and assisting with resolution of high priority safety issues
Assist in performing material solution analyses leading up to design reviews and in producing or supporting development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance
Assist in translating user requirements into system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test and evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment for deployment and in providing support to produce or review products that include the following: technical evaluations/plans; engineering studies, reports, and analyses; and acquisition strategies/plans such as: ICD; Operational Requirements Document (ORD)/CDD; CONOPS; CPD; System Requirements Document (SRD); System Specification; RFPs; System Engineering Plan (SEP); Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); Test Acceptance Procedures (ATPs); Program Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Evaluation (PESHE); information support plan; PPP; Technology Assessment/Control Plan (TA/CP); emerging technology assessments and Technology Transition Plans (TTPs); Information Assurance Strategy (IAS); Security Classification Guide (SCG); Alternative Live Fire Test and Evaluation Plan; Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA) compliance; Consideration of Technology Issues; Data Management Strategy; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Survivability Assessments; Net-Centric Data Strategy; Spectrum Supportability Determination; Technical Data Rights Strategy; Technology Readiness 3.5.1.2.7 Assessment (TRA); Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA); and other program/technical documents as required
Assist in developing and collecting technical data and inputs for staff summary packages and executive briefings to support coordination and signature of all associated documents for milestone approvals
Support project team meetings, working groups, and reviews as needed, such as: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TCM, TIM, FCA, PCA, PRR, PMR, and other meetings/working groups/reviews as applicable
Assist in analyzing equipment and software deficiencies; make recommendations for equipment and software deficiency corrections; and assist in developing, integrating, and testing equipment and software deficiency solutions
Assist the USG in the engineering evaluation of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues including but not limited to evaluations of Advance Change Study Notices (ACSN), ECPs, Contract Change Proposal (CCPs), FAA bulletins, modification proposals, DMSMS, program risk, and related documents
Assist in the development and evaluation of IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) engineering cost estimates.
Perform, as required, an advisory role for program weapon system contractor source selections on all engineering related requirements
Assist the USG in the performance of disciplined engineering activities to assure OSS&E for all products.
Assist with establishing, implementing, and adhering to LCSE processes to ensure OSS&E compliance is achieved and maintained and aid the Air Force in reviewing and updating the OSS&E baseline document and shall support the Air Force in the identification of OSS&E elements, progress reporting of OSS&E metrics, and interaction with other organizations to ensure continued OSS&E compliance
Assist with the implementation of the SEP throughout program operations and advise the USG of pertinent shortfalls or gaps for which corrective actions may be needed.